More than 200 arts venues across England face uncertain futures after receiving confirmation that their government grants have been cut.
But Arts Council England did a U-turn on proposed cuts to 17 venues, including London's Bush Theatre.
Writers including Mike Leigh had protested against the Bush proposals.
Last March, more than £100m of Arts Council England funding was cut to pay for the London 2012 Olympic Games. But it was given a £50m boost in October.
Letters were received by all of the affected arts groups on Friday telling them of the final funding decisions.
A total of 185 organisations will not have their funding renewed, while 27 will have their grants reduced.
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