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OLIVER DOWDEN ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR REOPENING OF LEISURE CENTRES Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced at a Downing Street press conference on Thursday, July 9 outdoor theatres will soon
be allowed to reopen. All theatres have been shut for months, having closed at the start of the lockdown in March. The news of some venues being allowed to reopen has been received
positively by many who work in the theatre industry. Advertisement WHEN WILL OUTDOOR THEATRES REOPEN? Theatres and other venues for the arts have been struggling due to the coronavirus
pandemic. As many businesses have been allowed to reopen in recent weeks, theatres have been awaiting news of when they can resume performances once again. At the moment indoor theatres have
not yet been given a date to reopen. Advertisement READ MORE: BEAUTY SALONS OPENING: WHEN WILL BEAUTY SALONS REOPEN? Outdoor theatre near me: Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced
outdoor theatres can soon reopen (Image: PA IMAGES) However theatres, dance and music performances will be able to resume outdoors as of this weekend. There will be restrictions in place to
make sure theatres can reopen safely and in line with Government guidance. Audience numbers will be restricted, and theatres will need to allow for social distancing rules. The Culture
Secretary encouraged people at Thursday’s press conference to help their local theatres by supporting the arts now the lockdown is beginning to be eased. We use your sign-up to provide
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time. Read our Privacy Policy Thank you for subscribing. Outdoor theatre near me: Indoor theatres have not been given a date to reopen yet (Image: PA IMAGES)