Luke Jones: After coronavirus, will British theatre survive?

This week Manveen and David take a break as Times Radio presenters host the podcast, ahead of the launch of the station on the 29th June.

For Luke Jones, going to the theatre has been an almost weekly part of his life for as long as he can remember. That is, until the coronavirus lockdown began, and the theatres closed for public safety. Now, the theatre sector is grappling with the question of how and when they'll be able to reopen.

Guests:

Alan Cumming, actor.

Kate Varah, Executive Director of the Old Vic.

Lisa Burger, Executive Director of the National Theatre.

Catherine Mallyon, Executive Director at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Host: Luke Jones, host of Times Radio's breakfast show.

Clips: BBC News and What's on Stage.

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