Monday, July 6, 2020

£1.5BN UK THEATRE BAILOUT

The UK government's announced a £1.57 ($2bn) bail-out for the theatre and cultural sector.

It's designed to support key performing arts venues and jobs.

Theatres remain closed due to coronavirus restrictions, with the government expected to publish new guidance soon about when performances might be allowed to resume. 

Julian Bird from the UK Theatre Association says the support package is welcome.

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