The pandemic nearly killed theatre – the creative way it fought back could leave it stronger

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    When the UK went into lockdown in 2020, its multibillion-pound theatre industry could have ceased to exist. However, the vacuum caused by this physical shutdown served in many cases as a spurring force for increased creativity and resourcefulness. Productions did not stop completely, but instead went online, showcasing the potential of modern technology to bring theatre to wider audiences despite a lack of traditional performance spaces or funding.

    Period21 Feb 2022

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    • Title alamy.com/Donald Cooper The pandemic nearly killed theatre – the creative way it fought back could leave it stronger
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletthe conversation
      Media typeWeb
      Duration/Length/Size5 minute
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date21/02/22
      DescriptionWhen the UK went into lockdown in 2020, its multibillion-pound theatre industry could have ceased to exist. However, the vacuum caused by this physical shutdown served in many cases as a spurring force for increased creativity and resourcefulness. Productions did not stop completely, but instead went online, showcasing the potential of modern technology to bring theatre to wider audiences despite a lack of traditional performance spaces or funding.
      Producer/AuthorStephen Langston
      URLhttps://theconversation.com/the-pandemic-nearly-killed-theatre-the-creative-way-it-fought-back-could-leave-it-stronger-176185
      PersonsStephen Langston
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