THE Passion Machine Theatre Company has secured a three year sponsorship commitment from the Japanese pharmaceutical company, Yamanouchi. The exact amount of the sponsorship has not been disclosed, but the word "major" is being used.

Yamanouchi sponsoring the tour of Paul Mercier's Kitchensink, which plays at the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny until Saturday and which will open in the Belltable Theatre in Limerick from January 28th to February 1st. The successful and innovative show will premiere in London's Tricycle Theatre for a four week run from February 3rd.