THEATRES across Oxfordshire warn that they face an uncertain future as they mark the first anniversary of being forced to close their doors at the start of the first lockdown.
A year ago today, theatres across the country went dark as part of measures to control the spread of coronavirus. UK Theatre, the industry body that represents most theatres announced the closure of about 250 venues after Boris Johnson said people should avoid pubs, clubs and theatres as part of “drastic action” to tackle the pandemic.
Most venues have remained shut since, losing the vast majority of their income. And despite aid from the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund, they are still fighting for their survival.