The well loved Blue Teapot Theatre in Galway will receive €50,000 in funding to help upgrade their facilities in the city.
The funding has been awarded as a capital grant under Stream E of the Cultural Capital Scheme, a €1.4m capital investment scheme focused on enhancing the existing stock of arts and culture centres throughout the country.
The award-winning Blue Teapot Theatre Company works to radically transform theatre practices by telling stories through the lens of disability, paving the way for inclusive practices to become the norm.
The theatre company has its home on Munster Avenue in Galway’s westend. The company has occupied this premises since 2008, and became its permanent owners in 2022.
Minister Patrick O’Donovan announced recently that grants with a value of €228,065 have been awarded to eight arts and culture organisations for upgrading and development of their facilities.
Minister O’Donovan said, “I am very pleased to announce funding of €228,065 to these eight arts and culture organisations.”
“Capital supports for arts and culture organisations such as Stream E of the Cultural Capital Scheme play a crucial role in strengthening our arts and cultural infrastructure across the country.”
It has been recognised by Government that culture and the arts are essential to a well-rounded society, providing opportunities for education, expression and community engagement.”
“Investing in arts and culture facilities ensures the arts are accessible within our communities and supports the continuity of these centres for future generations.”
“In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, my Department was allocated €6m in Budget 2026 for a new programme of capital funding for arts and culture organisations across the country.”
“This will see much needed capital supports for arts and culture organisations. My Department is in the process of designing the specifications of the scheme, including the setting of eligibility criteria.”
