Submitted on Tuesday 11th August 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 18th August 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Review social distancing in theatres every month, we can't wait until November.
We petition for social distancing in theatres to be reviewed every month, as soon as the House of Commons reconvenes in the early autumn
The decision to wait until November to review the guidance is compounding the economic devastation facing this world-leading sector & jeopardising the industry.
Theatre cannot be produced overnight, the industry needs time to plan. Waiting until November to establish a possible date when the industry can reopen ensures the further erosion of morale, the certain damage to tens of thousands of related livelihoods and the possibility that countless venues may close their doors permanently.
Already UK theatre has suffered an estimated £90m loss owing to the cancellation of the 2020-2021 panto season, with calamitous knock-on effects.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since you started your petition the Government has announced that indoor theatres, music and performance venues are be able to reopen with socially distanced audiences: www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-stronger-enforcement-measures-as-easements-resume
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