Can U.K. Theaters Recover If 2-Metre Rule Is Relaxed?

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the UK theater industry, highlighting the need for government investment to support reopening. Kwame Cuellar, artistic director of the Young Vic Theatre, emphasizes the importance of live theater and the challenges of social distancing. The discussion also covers the potential for digital theater and the necessity for diversity and inclusion in the arts. The video concludes with a call for systemic change and government support to rebuild the sector.

What role does public opinion play in the discussions about government support for the arts?

How can the theater industry adapt to potential future pandemics?

What actions are being taken by artistic directors to address structural inequalities in the theater sector?