Andrew Lloyd Webber has urged the Government to follow the example of South Korea to save the performing arts. In a letter leaked to the Mail, the legendary composer warns Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden that theatres cannot re-open with social distancing measures in place. South Korea has had fewer than 300 coronavirus deaths, despite having a population of more than 50million. Unlike those in Britain and abroad, theatres in South Korea have not all been mothballed due to the coronavirus crisis – although audience members must wear masks. Lord Lloyd-Webber, 72, highlighted South Korea’s ‘traffic light’ system, which indicates the level of danger each individual faces.

Source: Daily Mail May 14, 2020 21:46 UTC