Lesley Manville calls for better funding for UK regional theatre

Lesley Manville, who won an Olivier award for her role in Oedipus, expressed her concern at the lack of funding for regional theatres in the UK during the Olivier awards ceremony in London. Manville emphasized the need for more financial support for venues outside of the capital, highlighting the issue as her main “bugbear” with the stage industry. The actress’s call for better funding for regional theatre was made as she accepted the award for best actress at the prestigious event.

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