
Shuttered TKTS Box Office in Leicester Square, in the West End. In 2018, 34 millions tickets were sold across the UK, generating a 1,3 billion pounds box office. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
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Pandemic in Focus
Amid Pandemic, London Theatres Face An Uncertain Future
Hamilton William Dos Santos | London, United Kingdom
Photographer: Hamilton William Dos Santos
Pandemic in Focus
Exhibit Title: Amid Pandemic, London Theatres Face An Uncertain Future
Location: London, United Kingdom
London theatres (The West End) are known for their world-class productions and economic and cultural impact on the UK economy.
Only in 2019, more than 15 million people went to see a show in one of those theatres, generating a gross revenue of almost 800 million pounds (US$ 1 billion).
Seen as something akin to a 'soft power", the West End is a way for the UK to show its, say, cool side, creativity, diversity, openness and professionalism.
But that decades-old business is now in high jeopardy, after London was placed into lockdown in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, forcing the shutting down of all London theatres.
Some companies have already made redundancies, while others have entered into administration, though most theatre employees can expect to be furloughed until the end of October.
As theatres must sell 60% of their seats to survive, social distancing measures, such as more spaced seats, the new normal to be implemented in all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination by the coronavirus, can render the business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse.
London theatres (The West End) are known for their world-class productions and economic and cultural impact on the UK economy.
Only in 2019, more than 15 million people went to see a show in one of those theatres, generating a gross revenue of almost 800 million pounds (US$ 1 billion).
Seen as something akin to a 'soft power", the West End is a way for the UK to show its, say, cool side, creativity, diversity, openness and professionalism.
But that decades-old business is now in high jeopardy, after London was placed into lockdown in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, forcing the shutting down of all London theatres.
Some companies have already made redundancies, while others have entered into administration, though most theatre employees can expect to be furloughed until the end of October.
As theatres must sell 60% of their seats to survive, social distancing measures, such as more spaced seats, the new normal to be implemented in all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination by the coronavirus, can render the business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse.
Hamilton William dos Santos
447391620745
London - UK
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Shuttered TKTS Box Office in Leicester Square, in the West End. In 2018, 34 millions tickets were sold across the UK, generating a 1,3 billion pounds box office. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Interacting with colleagues in front of Sondhein Theatre, in the West End, where 'Les Miserables' has been played. The play has been running since 1985. With over 14,146 performances, it is the longest-running musical in West End history. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Palace Theatre, in the West End, where the play "Harry Potter" has been stage played is seen shuttered. In 2018, 34 millions tickets were sold across the UK, generating a 1,3 billion pounds box office. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Gielgud Theatre, in the West End, where the play 'The Upstart Crow' has been played, is seen closed. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Sondhein Theatre, where 'Les Miserables' has been played, is seen closed. The play has been running since 1985, and with over 14,146 performances is the longest-running musical in West End history. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Lyric Theatre, in the West End, where Michael Jackson's Thriller has been shown, is seen shuttered. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Charing Cross Road's Ticket booth near Trafalgar Square is seen shuttered on Monday, June 01, 2020. In 2018, 34 millions tickets were sold across the UK, generating a 1,3 billion pounds box office. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. London, UK.
A shut down ticket office in Coventry St, in the West End. Insider experts say that, if put in place, social distancing measures will result in an 80% average reduction in theatres seats, making it impossible for them to sell enough tickets to break even. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
The Apollo Theatre Box Office in the West End, where the musical 'Everybody's talking about Jamie' has been shown is seen closed. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Box office in Oxendon St, in the West End, is seen closed. Insider experts say that, if put in place, social distancing measures will result in an 80% average reduction in theatres seats, making it impossible for them to sell enough tickets to break even. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Novello Theatre, in Aldwych, where the musical 'Mamma Mia!' has been shown, is seen closed. Mamma Mia! is the 5th longest-running musical in the West End histoy. Since 1999, there have been more than 8,750 performances of the play. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
St Martin's Theatre, in the West End, where Agatha Christie's play 'The Mousetrap' has been running since 1952, the longest-running production in West End history. Insider experts say that, if put in place, social distancing measures will result in an 80% average reduction in theatres seats, making it impossible for them to sell enough tickets to break even. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Ticket booths closed in the West End. Insider experts say that, if put in place, social distancing measures will result in an 80% average reduction in theatres seats, making it impossible for them to sell enough tickets to break even. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Prince Edward Theatre, in the West End, where Mary Poppins has been played, displays signs of appreciation for the NHS care workers. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
The Adwych Theatre, in the West End, where the musical 'Tina' has been shown, is seen closed. Opened in 1905, The Aldwych was designed in the Edwardian Baroque style and was the Royal Shakespeare Company's base in London for over 20 years. Insider experts say that, if put in place, social distancing measures will result in an 80% average reduction in theatres seats, making it impossible for them to sell enough tickets to break even. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
The Ambassadors Theatre, in the West End, where the play 'Kunene and the King' has been played, is seen closed. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Phoenix Theatre, in the West End, where the play 'Come from away' has been played, is seen closed. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Gielgud Theatre, in the West End, is seen closed. Opened in 1906, Gielgud is part of a chain of West End Theatres owned by Delfont Mackintosh Theatres Ltd. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
The Lyceum Theatre, in the West End, where the Lion King has been played, is seen closed. Insider experts say that, if put in place, social distancing measures will result in an 80% average reduction in theatres seats, making it impossible for them to sell enough tickets to break even. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Wyndham's Theatre, in the West End, where the play Leopoldstadt has been staged, is seen closed. Opened in 1899, Wyndham's was designed by WGR Sprague, the same architect of other soix other London Theatres. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Prince Edward Theatre, in the West End, where Mary Poppins has been played, is seen closed. Across the UK, 70% of the theatres say they will run out of cash by the end of 2020, and, as a result, 290,000 jobs are at risk. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Gielgud Theatre, in the WEst End, where the play 'The Upstart Crow' has been played, is seen closed. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Prince of Wales Theatre, in the West End, where 'The Book of Mormon" has been staged, is seen closed. Across the UK, 70% of the theatres say they will run out of cash by the end of 2020, and, as a result, 290,000 jobs are at risk. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Cycling in St Martins Ct, in the West End. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Duchess Theatre, in the West End, where 'The Play that goes wrong" has been staged, is seen closed. Across the UK, 70% of the theatres say they will run out of cash by the end of 2020, and, as a result, 290,000 jobs are at risk. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK. seen closed.
Vaudeville Theatre, in the West End, where the play 'Magic Goes Wrong' has been played is seen with its doors closed due to Covid-19. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
The Duke of York's Theatre Box Office is seen closed. Opened in 1892, it is named after the King George V, who reportedly agreed with the name changing stating, "it is a right royal building with a theatrical tradition fit for a king". Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Adelphi Theatre, in the West End, where 'Waitress' has been played, is seen closed and undergoing renovation. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Garrick Theatre, where 'The City of Angels' has been played, is seen closed. Garrick, located in the West End, is part of a chain of theatres owned by Nimax Theatres. Insider experts say that, if put in place, social distancing measures will result in an 80% average reduction in theatres seats, making it impossible for them to sell enough tickets to break even. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Sondhein Theatre, where 'Les Miserables' has been played, is seen closed. The play has been running since 1985, and with over 14,146 performances is the longest-running musical in West End history. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Cycling in front of the St Martin's Theatre, in the West End. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Wyndham's Theatre connected with Noël Coward Theatre. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Leicester Square, in the West End. Insider experts say that, if put in place, social distancing measures will result in an 80% average reduction in theatres seats, making it impossible for them to sell enough tickets to break even. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.
Banners praising the NHS care workers in Oxford Street. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres not only in London but accross the UK have been forced to close, generating huge losses across the sector. To make things worse, the guidelines on social distancing, such as the need of more spaced seats, to be followed by all theatres to avoid theatregoers' contamination with Covid-19, can potentially render the UK theatre business unsustainable and bring it to the brink of collapse. Monday, 01 June, 2020. London, UK.