Arts Council issues Gate statement

The Arts Council has moved to clarify its position with the Gate Theatre following what it called the widespread misrepresentation of the relationship between the two bodies.

Earlier this year, the Gate became embroiled in a controversial funding row with the Arts Council.

In a statement today, the Arts Council points out that it has provided continuous assistance to the Gate since 1977.

Following extensive discussions between Gate and Arts Council staff, funding for the current year of just over £531,000 was offered by the Council in May and accepted a month later by the Gate.

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Faith Healer

Friel's masterpiece, written 30 years ago, with its powerful use of poetic and lyrical language loses none of its impact in the latest revival as the Gate Theatre.

Afterplay

As part of the Friel celebration at the Gate Theatre, Afterplay concludes the trilogy as two lost souls come together in a run-down café in Moscow.

Cathey (top), Anderson - 'The Wire's' Reg E stars as Red, alongside Kevin's Andy

The Shawshank Redemption

This production gives you all you would expect if you are familiar with the film, with just a nugget or two to accentuate their own fingerprints on this production.