Covid-19: NI theatres prepare for socially distanced reopening
By Emily McGarvey
image captionTheatres and concert halls in NI will be allowed to reopen on 26 July
The Northern Ireland Executive has given the indicative date of 26 July for the next relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.
BBC News NI has spoken to some theatres about the difficulties of reopening with restrictions in place.
Social distancing of 1m (3ft) will remain in place after theatres and indoor seated venues reopen later this month.
Aine McCarron, programmer at the Playhouse Arts Theatre in Londonderry, said social distancing will mean audience numbers are limited.
She said the theatre holds 146 people but even with audience members sat 1m apart, she predicts it can hold 20-30 people at a time.
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