"The government had earmarked £120m for a Festival of Britain in 2022. I am a nightclub owner in Kensington and Chelsea. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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Are you affected by the closure of theatres? He added: "By not enforcing a shutdown, production insurance will not apply so producers and shows will go bankrupt, and tens of thousands of people will be without pay.". Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. © 2020 BBC. For more, follow me on Twitter and Facebook. I'm Mark Beech. Video, 'I don't feel like dying today': Hiker meets cougar, Coronavirus: Are some soaps better than others? .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. SOLT ultimately had to act after the latest government daily news conference on the spread of the virus. VideoPortugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs. In other developments on Monday in the entertainment world: A number of plays and gigs had already been scrapped as the virus continued to spread. If you have bought tickets to a show that has been cancelled, then you are entitled to a refund and your ticket provider will be in touch. We, therefore, regret to announce that as of this evening all SOLT and U.K. Theatre member venues will close this evening (including tonight’s performances) in light of the most recent official government advice. If the production you have booked has been postponed, we will be in touch to re-book you as soon as we have further details from the producers. Some venues have suggested that patrons may consider not asking for refunds as a way of showing support. The announcement sparked anger, putting the onus on the industry and amid warnings of risks to employment. Musicals, plays, and ballets are all available, from "The King and I" to "Swan Lake." He added: "The proprietors of those venues are taking the logical steps that you would imagine, you are seeing the change happen already. Some entertainment professionals said that whatever the danger to life from COVID-19, he was also killing off the cultural industry. "We are calling for an emergency fund to be created to support museums through this difficult period," MA director Sharon Heal said. My other books include The Dictionary of Rock & Pop Names. "The prime minister's latest advice on mass gatherings has resulted in huge uncertainty and confusion over what exactly it will mean for the music industry," acting chief executive Tom Kiehl said. Their managers and owners will be hoping the closures are short-lived so that they can survive. She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "This is an industry that provides £111bn annually to the economy, that employs two million people, and a third of them are freelancers. They will remain closed until further notice and will re-open as soon as possible, following government recommendations. Video, Firefighters struggle to contain Kilimanjaro fire, 'I don't feel like dying today': Hiker meets cougar. Video, Firefighters struggle to contain Kilimanjaro fire. If you are looking for ways to show your support to the theater industry and all its hard-working professionals, please consider purchasing Theater Tokens, which you can use once our venues are back up and running.”, Hi. Coronavirus: PM says everyone should avoid office, pubs and travelling, Amina is a 'symbol of resilience for Afghanistan' Video, Amina is a 'symbol of resilience for Afghanistan', Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs. My book All You Need is Rock, published by Thistle in 2014, is a collection of a decade's worth of writing as the rock critic for Bloomberg News, where I helped run Muse, the art/ luxury/ lifestyle section. Tamara Rojo, artistic director of the English National Ballet, said she wanted the government to come up with "clear plans to how they are going to support the industry when we are all going dark". Read our. The Royal Opera House also shut down immediately after the prime minister's press conference. While ticketholders are all entitled to a refund for cancelled performances, the financial toll that refunding these tickets will have on small, charitably funded theaters is vast. Coronavirus: Are some soaps better than others? Now and again I remember to sleep. We thank you for your patience and understanding in these unprecedented times. Please check here for details. Video'I don't feel like dying today': Hiker meets cougar. Venues would have had more legal or insurance protection if they had been forced to close, performing-arts professionals said. People should “avoid pubs, clubs, theaters and other such social venues. Only days ago, the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) had said in an emailed release: “Official advice states that there is currently no clear rationale to cancel events or postpone international travel, and the government encourages business as usual.” It said that it was monitoring the situation while the British government continued to permit larger gatherings. Covid-19: Is Sweden getting it right? All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. We can’t wait to welcome our audiences back as soon as possible. VideoCovid-19: Is Sweden getting it right? By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. As we are systematically working through thousands of bookings, you may be contacted after the date of the performance you have booked for, but please be assured you don’t need to do anything, and our team will be in touch with you as soon as they are able. Feel free to contact me at anytime at mark@markbeech.net, © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. But many figures from the worlds of theatre, music and nightlife were angry that Mr Johnson advised people to stay away while not forcing venues to close, which could have given them financial protection. of London, England, on November 1, 2018. I've written about arts, performing arts, entertainment and culture, especially rock music, for longer than Taylor Swift has been on earth. "As for enforcement, we have the powers if necessary but I don't believe it will be necessary to use those powers.". "The government must spell out whether there will be a formal ban, when that might come into effect, which venues and events will be impacted and how long the measures will remain in place. Many attractions are re-opening and if your booking falls within these new dates it will still be valid. Mr Trump declines to disavow a bizarre conspiracy, as Mr Biden ducks again on Supreme Court plans. 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A number of the smaller locations are known to be struggling and have not been helped by fewer patrons as the pandemic takes hold. Even so, theaters were already scaling back in response to health concerns. I've written about arts, performing arts, entertainment and culture, especially rock music, for longer than Taylor Swift has been on earth. Speaking during his first daily news briefing on Monday, Mr Johnson said the government advice was that "public venues such as theatres should no longer be visited". 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