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11
Jul 2020
No plans for district theatres to move performances outdoors
Despite being allowed to move plays and performances outside as of Monday, theatres across the district have said it isn't possible right now.
Yesterday the government announced that outdoor performances can take place with socially distanced audiences from July 11. However, theatre groups across the district have said it would not be possible due to cost and rehearsal time.
The Ripon Amateur Operatic Society is hoping to start rehearsals for its upcoming production of Chicago but says that an outdoor production wouldn’t be feasible.
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Phill Ruddy, director and choreographer for the society said:
Similarly, the Pateley Bridge Dramatic Society has suspended all its performances with no set date to reopen. However, the president of the society Ruth Dodsworth said it is considering doing a ghost walk but everything is up in the air.
She said:
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