Monty Python star Terry Jones has backed calls for a Conwy theatre to get a £1.25m facelift.

The comedian wrote a letter in support of Theatr Colwyn, Conwy, which he said needed bringing into the 21st Century.

The theatre, of which Mr Jones is patron, applied for funding from the Welsh Assembly Government’s North Wales Coastal Strategic Regeneration Fund.

Manager Phil Batty said he was grateful of support from a “lovely chap”.

Mr Jones, who co-wrote, directed and starred in the controversial film The Life of Brian, said the auditorium is “as charming as it ever was”, but the venue needed modernising to survive.

 

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