Head of Equity Paul Fleming told Sky News the situation was critical for many workers, with 40% of its 48,000 members having received nothing for the last six months.
Head of Bectu Phillipa Childs agreed that her members were"very desperate" and the industry was at a"critical moment". She too told Sky News very talented people would be leaving the sector because they had no alternative unless the government steps in. She said panto was hugely important for the local community, bringing people together and providing many children with their first introduction to theatre.
In a time of despair , vulnerability and chronic worry the Government should be saving the creative arts in every shape and form - just like it saved the Banks in 2009
Did he actually say if they don’t get money from the Government they will have to get other jobs well welcome to the Real world perhaps it might do them the world of good 😌