Local economies millions of pounds poorer without theatres, leaders warn
Newcastle Theatre Royal, in the heart of the city's shopping district, generates £36 million for the local economy each year
Continued theatre closures are putting the economic health of towns and cities across the country at stake, industry leaders have warned, with high streets missing out on much-needed revenue
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