Following this, Manchester’s HOME has announced that all the theatre shows that were due to be on stage in November will now be live streamed from Theatre 1, with all tickets available on a pay-what-you-decide basis.
The live streamed shows include the world premiere of David Hoyle’s A Grand Auction of My Life, Javaad Alipoor’s The Believers Are But Brothers, Bert and Nasi’s The End, and Beats and Elements’ High Rise eSate of Mind. Daniel Kitson’s Dot. Dot. Dot. will also stream, which was originally conceived as an online show.
HOME’s director and CEO Dave Moutrey said, ‘While it is devastating to have to close again, we have always known this was a possibility, and so the team have been working to not only produce live events but also to always have a Plan B which would allow us to provide enriching, entertaining cultural experiences digitally until we can reopen again.’
He also emphasised HOME’s commitment to supporting freelancers, who have not been eligible for as much financial support as others within the industry: ‘We recognise it’s an especially difficult time for our colleagues in the freelance sector who are so vital to the cultural ecology of our city and the nation. We’ll continue to invest in commissions and develop new projects during this time, and we’ll redouble our efforts to make sure there’s work out there for freelancers.’