THEATRES in Tier 3 areas must close under current coronavirus restrictions.
The nation was divided into a three-tier system on December 2 with regions classed as either medium, high or very high risk.
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Health secretary Matt Hancock is set to make an announcement to the House of Commons this afternoon, with fears London could be plunged into Tier 3 within 48 hours.
Before the surge in infections in the last few days, the earliest London was expected to go into Tier 3 was December 19, a few days after the review on December 16.
But the timetable has been dramatically hauled forward, with scientists and ministers believing more urgent action is needed to stop the sudden spiral in cases.
Can theatres open in Tier 3 areas?
No, theatres along with other hospitality businesses must close in Tier 3 areas.
This includes casinos, bingo halls, cinemas and concert halls.
Outdoor cinemas and theatres can remain open for drive-in only – but must close at 11pm.
For the full list of businesses that must close visit the gov.co.uk website.
Theatres in the West End has begun reopening just last week.
A Theatre Artists Fund has been set up to provide emergency support for theatre workers and freelancers across the UK. It is encouraging theatre lovers to make donations.
Fans are also being urged to buy merchandise or watch online shows, where possible.
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Can you get a refund or rebook tickets?
If a performance is cancelled then you should be offered to exchange your ticket or recieve a refund.
You should contact the theatre or ticket issuer to discuss this directly.
It is likely that customer service phone lines will be extremely busy as they deal with a high volume of calls.
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