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Is it curtains for London's storied theatre scene?

Hans van Leeuwen
Hans van LeeuwenEurope correspondent

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London | Britain's government has launched "Operation Sleeping Beauty" to try to revive the country's theatre and live music scene - but the industry's mortal peril means it can't wait long for the arrival of Prince Charming.

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the iconic theatres and music venues of London's West End towards a "point of no return", composer and musical impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber has warned.

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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com

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