"Having funding available for cases that are good cases, cases that from a God's-eye point of view, so to speak, should've been brought, is a good thing," Mr. Sebok said.
"Many organisations are in the same position they were last year of having funding running out on 30 June 2016 and not knowing what the next steps are".
Pleasance's investment will offer theatre companies the artistic freedom to bring their vision to life without the constraints bought about by lack of funds or having funding that comes with a catch.
Despite having funding ring fenced, parts of the NHS have said they are having to make large savings because of rising running costs.
Although for her the road to a faculty appointment was long, she would not discourage her students from taking that road: "Having survived all these challenges, and now having funding and my own students, things are incredibly great".
And if it should prove impossible to get a firm promise from the host institution, she advises looking into what other career prospects may be offered by other institutions--another great advantage of having funding in your own name.
