Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber reflects on the ‘devastating effect’ of COVID-19 on theatres during Strictly appearance as Bill Bailey transforms into the Phantom Of The Opera By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 21:46 GMT, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 21:46 GMT, 5 December 2020 Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber reflected on the ‘devastating effect’ the COVID-19 … Read more
Theatres could reopen in the spring: Oliver Dowden pushes for ‘not before’ date in March or April to give producers time to plan Oliver Dowden told MPs it was not possible to give a firm date for reopening He defended the London Palladium over controversy about recent performances The plan is to organise theatre so that … Read more
Pantomimes are back… oh yes they are! Traditional festive stage shows will return in time for Christmas as theatres get cash for seats they must leave empty The National Lottery operator approached Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden Cash-strapped theatres will receive money from a private fund to cover costs Pantomimes are expected to take place at … Read more
Simon Cowell is set to throw his support behind the struggling theatre industry with a star-studded West End performance in the Britain’s Got Talent final. The performance – which will air live this weekend – will feature stage stars including Michael Ball, Matt Lucas and even Amanda Holden herself, performing songs from iconic musicals such … Read more
The show MUST go on: It’s time to raise the curtain on our theatres again, ministers are told Many theatres unable to reopen because social distancing made it unviable Andrew Lloyd Webber said that the arts sector had reached ‘a point of no return’ Theatres that have been able to open have had to make … Read more
There is finally some good news for theatre-lovers, with a West End group revealing it is set to reopen its venues from next month. Theatres have been closed since the lockdown was introduced, with thespians warning of the devastating impact of social distancing on the industry. However, there are finally some green shoots of recovery … Read more
Government is planning ‘SEAT out to help out’ plan with cut-price tickets to get theatres open and fans back in sports grounds Ministers are looking at plans encouraging crowds into theatres and stadiums The Eat Out To Help Out scheme could be reformed into ‘Seat Out To Help Out’ One idea is discounted meals on … Read more
Blow to West End as Les Miserables and Hamilton producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh makes 200 staff redundant from his theatres English theatres able to open to open for the first time since lockdown yesterday But social distancing measures mean many owners say it’s not financially viable Sir Cameron said openings may have to be pushed … Read more
Casinos, bowling alleys, theatres, gig venues and wedding receptions can reopen from today, and unpampered Britons can finally get their facials. Businesses have said they are ‘delighted’ to be welcoming customers back through their doors as part of the latest easing of lockdown restrictions in England. It follows the Prime Minister announcing that fines for … Read more
Andrew Lloyd Webber volunteers for experimental COVID-19 study working towards a vaccine: ‘I’ll do anything to prove that theatres can re-open safely’ By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 05:33 BST, 13 August 2020 | Updated: 05:33 BST, 13 August 2020 Andrew Lloyd Webber is walking the talk in the effort to stamp out COVID-19 and … Read more