“In terms of finances, we’ve been very lucky,” Adele Shone says. She and her husband are around £20,000 down since

A year ago today the world stopped, and normality ceased to exist. On 23 March 2020, the UK entered a

For those working on the frontlines of the entertainment industry, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant no work and furloughed pay. The closure of these venues looks longer than originally thought, with the government now suggesting that bars, theatres, and other venues may not open fully for more months. This begs the question: what will the future of arts venues, and those who rely on them, look like?