PHOTO: FILEThe massive uncertainty caused by Covid-19 has affected not only the performers treading the boards, but also the venues supporting them. Dunedin’s Regent Theatre has been impacted by the pandemic, with mass cancellations of touring shows during lockdown earlier this year. Regent Theatre director Sarah Anderson the situation was "pretty challenging" for the theatre, which was not ratepayer-funded and mainly relied on large-scale and touring shows to keep afloat. The Regent Theatre worked closely with local contractors, such as sound and lighting specialists, and was concerned that times were tough for them, Ms Anderson said. The September tour of American musician Amanda Palmer — the first international touring act to come to New Zealand since Covid-19 hit — had been rescheduled for November.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 02, 2020 21:22 UTC