According to The Telegraph, insiders have suggested theatres and the entertainment industry are aiming for reopening in the autumn, as theatres without any live shows are not the beacon of excitement they would have been previously.
Similarly, theatres on Broadway in the USA will not be able to reopen until September 6 at the earliest, meaning it may be some time before theatres actually reopen their doors.
The guidelines around arts and leisure activities read: “In order to begin restoring the arts and cultural sector, some leisure facilities and tourist attractions may also reopen, if they can do so safely – this includes outdoor gyms and playgrounds, cinemas, museums, galleries, theme parks and arcades, as well as libraries, social clubs, places of worship and community centres.
“Following a review, the Prime Minister has also set out that where it is not possible to stay two metres apart, guidance will allow people to keep a social distance of ‘one metre plus’.
