This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Support the culture sector by launching a “Visit a Theatre, To Help Out” scheme
We’re calling on Government to launch a “Visit a Theatre, To Help Out” scheme similar to the initiative that has helped the hospitality sector. By subsidising theatre tickets when social-distancing restrictions are relaxed, the Govt could kickstart the theatre sector and boost recovery.
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The performing arts have suffered hugely as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Socially-distanced audiences are not a viable business model for many theatres - who face massive loss of income.
Many theatres have cancelled their pantomime, which generates a large proportion of their annual income.
By launching a subsidised ticket scheme on Monday-Wednesday performances, the Government could both kickstart the theatre sector but also boost economic activity in towns across the UK.
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MPs debate Government support for culture, media and sport in light of covid-19
On 8 September, MPs debated the Government's spending on support measures for culture, media and sport during and after the covid-19 pandemic.
Watch the debate here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/0d08c5bb-04d0-4a34-b1d1-8efba0179f9c?in=14:36:54
Read the transcript of the debate here: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2020-10-08/debates/4D1CBDF7-EC03-4509-90D0-C3214FAA33BE/DigitalCultureMediaAndSportSupportMeasures
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Find out about the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/378/digital-culture-media-and-sport
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