Million pound donor takes centre stage at Lyric Theatre
The Lyric’s campaign to raise funds for a new theatre on the banks of the River Lagan received a massive boost today with the announcement of a £1million donation from leading businessman Dr Martin Naughton and his wife Carmel. This is the biggest personal gift ever made to an arts organisation in Northern Ireland.
The Naughtons announced their gift during a recent visit to the Lyric:
“We have both been inspired by the distinguished history of the Lyric, by the passion and creativity of the artists who work here, by the enormous impact which the Lyric has within the community and by its exciting vision for the future. We strongly believe in the power of the arts to change lives and to create a vibrant and healthy economy. We are delighted to be joining the Lyric’s campaign at this critical stage and to be playing our part in the transformation of Northern Ireland’s cultural landscape.”
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