Afraid of the Indian variant? Time to rediscover the joys of outdoor theatre
The picturesque Minack Theatre in Cornwall Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images For most of history, theatre has happened outside. More than two thousand years’ worth of plays, from Sophocles to Shakespeare, were staged under open skies. Now, thanks to the pandemic, outdoor theatre is making a comeback. Several major theatres across the country are unveiling purpose-built outdoor performance spaces in the coming weeks. If the spread of the Indian variant means the industry’s worst fears are realised, they may prove our best hope of enjoying theatre this summer. The RSC’s 500-seat garden thea...
Source: telegraph.co.uk