Leith Theatre to stay closed for a year
The arts venue is struggling with the coronavirus crisis
A popular Edinburgh venue has announced it will remain closed until Spring of 2021.
Bosses at Leith Theatre say they've taken the decision to remain financially viable in the long term, as the coronavirus crisis continues to devastate the arts.
They add that the risk of opening to smaller, physically distanced crowds is not one they're willing to take.
Lynn Morrison, Exec Director of Leith Theatre Trust said, “The sector is facing incredible challenges and for our small dedicated staff team who have worked tirelessly to bring this venue to back to its feet, it is the hardest thing to see the building closed and the Leith family unable to return.
“We have to use this opportunity to build a stronger platform for the venue’s future. We are a Theatre at Risk and a business start-up, and we have major refurbishment and construction needs.
"Our committed funding and Government COVID support has granted us this time to review our future business development. We hope we can also explore future fundraising possibilities and consider if further building regeneration works are possible.
"We cannot wait to welcome everyone back through our doors but in the meantime we will keep supporting the community in any way we can."
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