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State theatre companies get to grips with funding crisis

The Confederation of Australian State Theatre Companies has called on the Federal government to review its cuts to the Australia Council.

13 May 2016 12:00

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The Confederation of Australian State Theatre Companies (CAST) has responded to today’s devastating funding news with a statement signed by all eight companies and their senior management. The article is published in full below.

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