Local Fife MSP Claire Baker has today joined calls for action to save the Byre Theatre in St Andrews.

The Mid Scotland and Fife MSP joined locals in a demonstration in St Andrews on Monday to support the threatened theatre.

The board of the Byre Theatre of St Andrews Ltd have announced that due to financial difficulties the theatre is due to close its doors on Thursday and go into liquidation.

Speaking after the demonstration Claire Baker MSP said:

“The news that Byre Theatre is to close this week is hugely disappointing to the people of St Andrews and the wider Fife community.

“This is a fantastic theatre – at the heart of the community – delivering quality theatre in a top class centre. It deserves to have a future.

“Today’s demonstration shows the strength of feeling in the town. We must all work together to try and find a solution which secures the future of the theatre.

“I will be raising questions with the Scottish Government about how they can support efforts to keep the theatre open. I sincerely hope Fife Council can be part of finding a solution for the theatre’s future along with Creative Scotland and the Fife Cultural Trust.