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First details of £1.57bn Arts rescue announced

The Bristol Old Vic and Birmingham Royal Ballet are amongst organisations to receive a share of £247 million of government funding it has been announced. Cavern Club, London Symphony Orchestra, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden described the news as a “vital boost” for The Arts. He added that “It will protect these special places, save jobs and …

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Culture Secretary: Theatres open by Christmas

Oliver Dowden has reportedly stated that he wants British theatres reopen by Christmas, even hinting that the need for social distancing may be removed. While the UK Culture Secretary may have created excitement and given grounds for optimism, the fact that cases of Coronavirus are rising in all parts of the UK still means that …

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