Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on theatre sales in the UK 2020
Ticket sales at UK theatres fell by 93 percent due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. During the period from February 1 to March 16, 2020, as the virus began to spread throughout Europe, ticket sales decreased by 14 percent year-on-year, resulting in a drop in revenue of 19 percent. Theatres across the UK closed from March 16, 2020, following the government's advise for people to avoid gathering in public buildings.
