The U.K.’s leading theaters have closed their doors following government advice issued today for people to avoid public venues.
Theater organizations Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and U.K. Theatre said that their member venues will close from tonight to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
Their members include most of the top theaters, from the National Theatre to Shakespeare’s Globe, the London Palladium, the Old Vic and the Royal Opera House.
The theaters will remain closed until further notice and will re-open following government recommendations. Audience members for a show that has been canceled will be contacted by their ticket providers and are entitled to a refund.
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