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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