Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 14:38 GMT
Playhouse told to pay back £1.4m
The troubled Derby Playhouse is facing further financial problems after a major funding body demanded the return of £1.4m.
The Arts Council said the money was lottery cash and was given 18 months ago as part of a recovery plan.
The body said because that plan had not been seen through it had a duty to recover the money.
A spokesman for the Arts Council said there were strict conditions governing lottery cash.
They said: "We have a particular duty as both the lottery distributor and also as a charity to show great care and diligence around how those resources are used."
The administrators have not yet commented on the move.
Earlier this month Arts Council England announced a £3m investment for theatre in Derby, but said it would not fund the financially ailing Derby Playhouse which has been in administration since November.
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