Young performers need phone votes for funding award

Middleton Popstars Academy at the Christmas lights switch on 2009 in Middleton

Middleton’s Little Theatre is one of the finalists in the annual People’s Millions competition and needs phone votes to win the funds on offer.

The People’s Millions is a partnership between Big Lottery Fund and ITV that awards local community projects.

The ‘Middleton’s Little Theatre’ bid is backed by Middleton Popstars Academy (MPA), who want to convert a semi-derelict mill on Morton Street into a multi-purpose rehearsal space.

Anne Marshall from MPA said: “It is the kids dream to have the Little Theatre. It would just mean the world to us all.

“Our current venue has served us really well but we are over-subscribed and getting the new facility would really help the children to develop.

“We look after a lot of children and give them opportunities that they would not have had and we are doing something positive for the children by keeping them off the streets.”

Ms Marshall added: “Our kids have worked tirelessly for the people of Middleton and I just hope they remember the times when we have helped them.”

To vote for ‘Middleton’s Little Therate’ call: 08716268833


Phone lines are open until Midnight tonight (Thursday 25 November 2010).