Tourism, Culture and Recreation
June 27, 2014

Province’s Cultural Industries Continue to Flourish

Wonderbolt Productions Receives Funding for 2014 Show

Wonderbolt Productions has received $25,000 through the Provincial Government’s 2014-15 Cultural Economic Development Program to support the production and touring of its Bolt Out of the Blue circus show. Founded in 1981, Wonderbolt performs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and partners with community groups and organizations to deliver workshops which promote wellness and participation in the arts.

“As a government, we are committed to the growth of our cultural industries and our arts community. We are pleased to support artistic expression in its many forms, and Wonderbolt Productions has been providing unique, original theatrical presentations in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada for over 25 years. Their tour continues to provide great entertainment for audiences of all ages.”
- The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation

The Cultural Economic Development Program provides financial support to professional arts organizations for events or projects that stimulate sustainable economic development of the province’s cultural resources.

“The Cultural Economic Development Program has played a vital role in enabling Wonderbolt to create a world-class circus and has helped us in all facets of our growth. The program has responded to our needs and it has provided critical support in our efforts to develop international connections, establish rural performing networks and build an expanding and productive cultural industry.”
- Beni Malone, Artistic Director, Wonderbolt Productions

For more information about Wonderbolt Productions and Bolt out of the Blue, visit www.wonderbolt.ca/

QUICK FACTS

• Wonderbolt Productions has received $25,000 from the Provincial Government’s Cultural Economic Development Program to support the production and touring of its Bolt Out of the Blue circus show.
• The program provides financial support to professional arts organizations for events or projects that stimulate sustainable economic development of the province’s cultural resources.
• The Provincial Government has invested $96 million since the launch of Creative Newfoundland and Labrador: The Blueprint for Development and Investment in Culture in 2006.

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Media contacts:

Melony O’Neill Director of Communications Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation 709-729-0928, 689-0928 moneill@gov.nl.ca

Beni Malone Artistic Director Wonderbolt Circus 709-722-1344 beni@wonderbolt.ca

2014 06 27                                       11:40 p.m.