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Sonia Friedman writes about theatre closures

Kitty Underwood

By Kitty Underwood First Published 27 March 2020, Last Updated 23 April 2020

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.

Quote block, reading: "Our industry is coming to terms with a prolonged closure. That’s not in our nature. It is human nature to socialise, to come together, to commune – particularly in times of crisis. "Some theatres stayed open throughout most of the Second World War, Broadway bounced back after 9/11. This time around, we had no option. Shutting our shows was the right thing to do. The only thing to do... "We will all have to work together – producers and theatre owners, artists and agents, backstage and front-of-house staff – with the single objective to get our beloved industry back on its feet as soon as possible."

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.

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