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U.K.’s National Theatre Director Rufus Norris Says ‘Catastrophe’ is Facing Stage Sector

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By Tim Dams The U.K.’s National Theatre is modelling multiple different scenarios under which it might be able to reopen its doors so it can emerge from the ‘catastrophic’ impact of the coronavirus, according to artistic director Rufus Norris.

Speaking to Variety, Norris said the National Theatre is hoping to open its doors again in July, but is also planning for other scenarios that might see it reopen instead in September, January 2021 — or possibly later. “Every organization like ours is running numerous scenarios…The one thing that you just can’t afford to do at the moment is rest on optimism,” said Norris.

Norris spoke to Variety ahead of the National Theatre announcing a new line-up of shows that will stream for free on YouTube as

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