British theatre producer Sonia Friedman has written a beautiful article about the impact that theatre closures is having on the theatre industry in this unprecedented period.
From the practical difficulties to the emotional uncertainty, she talks about the hard process of closing down productions, the complications that will come in building the theatre industry back up and the part that theatre will play – and has always played – in bringing the country together.
In a time of uncertainty, this article is a cogent and realistic look at the effect that coronavirus is currently having and will continue to have on the more than 290,000 individuals who work in the theatre industry across the country.
You can find the full article on The Stage’s website here where, once registered, you can read up to 4 articles for free every month.