Venues across the UK have been lit up in red over the last few days, to mark the anniversary of theatres closing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
International movement #WeMakeEvents organised a campaign to light theatres and other live events venues up in red as a stark reminder of this date, and all those in the industry who have struggled over the last year without their usual livelihoods.
Below you can find some of our favourite photos of theatres lit up in red. To find even more, search the #WeMakeEvents and #LightItInRed hashtags on Twitter and Instagram.
We’re counting down the days till live arts events can welcome audiences back safely.
Tonight we #LightItInRed in solidarity with event creators across the UK. pic.twitter.com/jdy2q1XxR8
— National Theatre (@NationalTheatre) March 16, 2021
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We #LightItInRed this week to mark one year since we closed our doors, alongside so many venues in the live events industry.
Thank you to everyone who has offered us kindness and support over the past 12 months. We can’t wait to be back.#WeMakeEvents #LightItInRed #16March pic.twitter.com/NjHXljaBw8
— Crucible Theatre (@crucibletheatre) March 18, 2021
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Today, and for the rest of this week, we join our friends across the country in lighting our Globe Theatre red in a show of solidarity for the live events industry.
Sending love, hope and strength to all ❤⭕#LightItInRed #16March #WeMakeEventshttps://t.co/BmSAUU17DQ pic.twitter.com/U3kAlafsxp
— Shakespeare’s Globe (@The_Globe) March 16, 2021
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We’re joining our friends across the UK in the live events industry to #LightItRed. A year since venues closed, and the monumental impact of this cannot be underestimated.
Find out how you can support @LightItInRed here: https://t.co/qYa8q3jwOm #WeMakeEvents #16march pic.twitter.com/z3AtoiuwK5— HOME from home (for now) (@HOME_mcr) March 19, 2021
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This evening, we’re once again lighting up our buildings red in support of the live events industry and everyone involved.
Find out more about #LightItInRed and how you can get involved at: https://t.co/lXGaPcFsgA pic.twitter.com/FDXP4NtEC4
— Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres (@LivEveryPlay) March 15, 2021
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#LightItInRed will be lighting the sky live and playing back the highlights of the week this Saturday at 8pm. Anyone can watch for free, so please join us in remembering all those in the arts whose lives, jobs and families have been affected by COVID.https://t.co/z7eH1QGxhs pic.twitter.com/eUE32BEcrh
— Minack (@minacktheatre) March 19, 2021
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Tonight, we stand in solidarity with theatres across the country as we mark 365 days of closure. We know there is a long road ahead in the recovery of the arts sector, but we are ready to start! #LightItInRed #WeMakeEvents #16March #PlayhousePlaysOn pic.twitter.com/7MydJfGY2b
— Oxford Playhouse (@OxfordPlayhouse) March 16, 2021
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Alongside the Light It In Red campgain, #WeMakeEvents is creating a video fundraising campaign including Simon Callow, Mick Jagger, Katherine Jenkins and Christopher Eccleston. In video messages, the stars urge members of the public to donate to an appeal for members of the live events industry who have been hit by the pandemic.
Donations can be made to technical entertainment charity Backup by texting ‘ONETWO’ followed by the amount of the donation to 70085.