Sam Mendes, The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre and Netflix have established a fund to support beleaguered workers in the sector during the ongoing COVID-19 closures. The streamer is donat…
calling the the current situation the “biggest challenge to Britain’s cultural life since the outbreak of the Second World War” and requesting support from streamers.
Netflix appears to have heeded the call with this donation. The initial pot is likely to run dry very quickly but the org hopes industry figures, corporations, charitable trusts and individual theatre goers could all make donations to fuel further rounds. “I am well aware that this is a drop in the ocean in terms of what is required for a full recovery, but I hope it might ensure some form of survival until eagerly awaited rescue plans are announced by the Government. In the meantime, I would encourage all those who need urgent assistance to please apply.”
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