Lockdowns pushing London theatre to the abyss, says Andrew Lloyd Webber
14 February 2021 - 17:31
London — Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind hit musicals including The Phantom of the Opera and Evita, says the UK government needs to open up London theatres to prevent the industry from collapsing.
Work for actors and musicians along with investment in future productions is at risk because ministers have kept quiet on how and when they might reopen public spaces after the pandemic, Lloyd Webber said. His seven venues in the West End are costing £1m a month even while shut...
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