Exceptional performing arts centres in rural areas

That this House congratulates Millie Gubby, from Tiverton, on being cast in the Wicked: The Musical International Tour; notes the fantastic benefit created for young people in Tiverton by the Willow Tree Dance and Theatre Arts Group, where Millie studied, as well as across the constituency of Tiverton and Minehead by Stacked Wonky, and other groups; recognises the major impact that arts and culture opportunities for young people can provide; regrets the decline in available performing arts opportunities for young people, particularly in rural areas; and urges the Government to properly fund performing arts opportunities for young people in rural areas.

• Rachel Gilmour Sponsor
• Charlotte Cane
• Anna Sabine
• Wera Hobhouse
• Gideon Amos
• Clive Jones
• Sarah Dyke
• Mr Joshua Reynolds
• David Chadwick
• Mr Angus MacDonald
• Jim Shannon
• Manuela Perteghella
• Dr Al Pinkerton