Fed: Bell Shakespeare Co. gets $1million for regional education

AAP General News (Australia)
04-17-2007
Fed: Bell Shakespeare Co. gets $1million for regional education

The Bell Shakespeare Company's been given one million dollars to expand its education
program throughout regional Australia.

The acclaimed touring theatre company's face-to-face workshops and teaching resources
.. will be developed with the grant .. which has been announced by Education Minister
JULIE BISHOP at the Sydney Opera House.

Ms BISHOP says programs challenge students to attain higher standards of literacy ..

understand the rich diversity of the English language and investigate the timeless themes
of humanity explored by the Bard.

Bell Shakespeare will now be able to visit a minimum of 70 regional schools classified
under the Country Areas Program next year.

Company founder JOHN BELL says he's uplifted by the Government support .. and will
lobby to match the Government's contribution with donations from the private sector.

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