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Simon Delaney and Ryan Andrews ‘terrified’ about future of theatre industry
Simon Delaney and Ryan Andrews expressed the fears they have for the theatre industry in the aftermath of the pandemic.The Ireland AM and Snapper star Simon has called on the government to support the industry in a major way as it faces into uncertain times trying to navigate productions with socially distanced audiences.The two actors are heavily involved in Dublin’s panto scene and fear for the capacity in which those productions, among others, will be able to go ahead this year as well as the long term effects the pandemic will have on theatres being able to stay open.Simon told EVOKE, ‘I’m hoping to be involved in something that’s going to be on the stage next year so that kind of hasn’t changed, but I’ve been directing panto for the