Northern Stage, in Newcastle, had been among the first to stress its Covid safety measures following the announcement of mandatory masks which it said it already "strongly recommended" but on Thursday there came news that its festive show The Sorcerers Apprentice has to be cancelled until December 28 due to Covid cases in the theatre company. "This is particularly the case if you are mixing with people you wouldn’t normally socialise with.” "In addition to face coverings, we have hand sanitisers stationed around the building which visitors can use and people are also encouraged to take regular lateral flow tests, even if they do not have symptoms. She added: "The safety of our customers and staff will always be our top priority. She said pantos The Adventures of Robin Hood at Gala and Treasure Island at the Empire "are continuing to sell well and proving a big hit with audiences".
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She said: "We are continuing to take bookings and have experienced few cancellations, although our auditoria won’t be as full as they were before the pandemic in 2019." Millie Binks as Maid Marian, Neil Armstrong as The Sheriff of Nottingham, and Jacob Anderton as Robin Hood in the Gala Theatre pantomime "Īt theatres in County Durham, the face covering rule has "so far has not had a significant impact on our venues", said Alison Clark, head of culture, sport and tourism at Durham County Council whose venues include Gala Theatre in Durham city centre and Empire Theatre in Consett. Theatre Royal's executive director Marianne Locatori said mask wearing has been one of the theatre's safety priorities since its summer reopening, helping to give audiences the confidence to return, and that the updated mask guidance "has provided welcome clarity and consistency for our customers and industry".Īnd Joanne Johnson, director of Tyne Theatre and Opera house, said: "The Plan B Covid rules won’t affect the customer experience too heavily for those visiting the during panto season and beyond. "The team at Live have worn face masks in all public spaces and our new heating and ventilation system has ensured a more comfortable experience with a full fresh air and extract system." "Since getting back to live performances in September 2021, we have adopted enhanced safety measures, introduced e-tickets, order from seat bar service and have encouraged the use of face coverings in the theatre.
Jacqui added: "The safety and peace of mind of our audiences, artists and colleagues is everything to us. The theatre, which is currently staging Bonnie & Fanny's Christmas Spectacular, says its mask policy is mandatory unless customers are drinking and - like many venues - it is keen to stress that it's a safe place to visit. "The theatre capacity is less than 500 so we do not need to introduce checks on vaccine passports or require customers to present negative lateral flow checks at this time." Jacqui Kell, executive director and joint chief executive of Live Theatre on Newcastle quayside, said: "Our audiences have been willing to comply and so far we have not received any negative feedback. Live Theatre Broad Chare (Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Initial reports suggest no real evidence of any reluctance on the part of audiences to toe the line. With panto back and other festive shows in full swing, venues have been operating at full capacity, with mask-wearing only becoming a legal requirement with the new rule-change, which comes in response to the rise of the Omicron variant, although many venues had already encouraged their use. Read more: North East guide to 2021's cracking pantos While theatres across the region have escaped the need for the Covid pass rule, which applies to larger and unseated venues such as clubs and arenas, they have updated their websites to remind audiences that they must now wear a mask during performances.Īnd it seems that the tightening of the rules is not proving too much of an issue for theatre-goers who appear just glad to be inside watching shows again after last year's lengthy lockdown closure. As Omicron cases surge, cultural venues across the region are coming to terms with new regulations which make face coverings and Covid passes a must for those out enjoying their festive celebrations.
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