Theatre group’s cash grant

A THEATRE group is one of 22 projects to share a £1.3m fund to support Muslim communities tackle violent extremism.

GW Theatre Company, based in Mossley, is set to benefit from £95,000 to help it take its hard-hitting production “One Extreme to the Other” on a national tour.

The play prompts debate about issues relating to extremism and is accompanied by a follow–up package to promote further discussion.

The company aims to deliver around 110 performances over the next three years.

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears said: “The importance of strong community leadership cannot be underestimated.

“Good leaders are the people that inspire and challenge and can rally communities to respond to some of the biggest issues we face.”

The fund, which has more than doubled in size since last year, supports projects which build the capacity of individuals and organisations in Muslim communities to take the lead in tackling violent extremist influences.