West End theatres in 'desperate need'

The bright lights have dimmed in London’s Theatreland with more than half of all West End theatres closed. They are in ‘desperate need’ after Omicron forced closures.

About 26 London theatres closed last weekend with shows such as Hamilton, Wicked and The Lion King impacted.

Theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh called for urgent assistance with the possibility of new restrictions. "We desperately need the government to step in, "he said.

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