Theatres have been given the indicative date of 26 July to reopen but audience sizes may be limited.
The Northern Ireland Executive has given the indicative date of 26 July for the next relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.Theatres and concert halls will also be allowed to reopen on 26 July.
Aine McCarron, programmer at the Playhouse Arts Theatre in Londonderry, said social distancing will mean audience numbers are limited. Jimmy Fay, executive producer at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, said the theatre industry was "not getting the support we need to open again". "We know there's a virus out there, we know there's danger but we need to work with the executive on how we do this."Oliver Corr, arts development officer for Craic Theatre and Arts Centre in Coalisland, County Tyrone, said his industry had been "left in jeopardy".
He said it was "incredibly difficult" to plan future performances because "we are a small theatre and for us to reduce the capacity in any way would hamper us".Craic Theatre in Coalisland holds 200 seats but capacity may be reduced with social distancing
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