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By Neil Smith
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image captionLuke Treadaway starred in the original production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The National Theatre has said uncertainty over obtaining visas and work permits in mainland Europe has led it to shelve plans to tour there. We are currently not able to confirm any touring commitments in Europe as a result of Brexit legislation, it said.
UK actors, musicians and crews can t work freely across the continent following the departure from the EU.
On Tuesday the government said it hopes to open negotiations with individual EU countries to help British artists tour.
Culture minister Caroline Dinenage admitted it would be very complicated to secure a new EU-wide agreement, and negotiations with individual states is the more likely success route .
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