Netflix has donated £500,000 to help UK theater workers
As theaters remain shuttered in both the United Kingdom and the U.S.
The fund is “specifically designed for theatre workers who find themselves at breaking point, for those unable to put food on the table or to pay bills, or for those considering leaving the profession altogether,” Mendes said in a statement.for the arts sector, including theaters, museums, cinemas, music venues, and cultural heritage sites.
Theater has been shut down in the UK since March 16 and has been one of the industries most affected by the pandemic, with UK Theatre and the Society of London Theatre
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