Despite the growing trend for theatres to ditch intervals, and support from high profile arts figures for such a move, theatre bosses think the idea doesn’t make financial sense, writes Vanessa Thorpe.
Theatre and concert hall managers are mounting a fightback this weekend in defence of an endangered cultural institution: the half-time interval. An increasing number of plays and orchestral concerts have dropped the customary 15- or 20-minute break and the trend has been applauded by some influential voices, including Doctor Who and Sherlock writer Steven Moffat, renowned conduc... Keep reading on The Guardian
Theatre and concert hall managers are mounting a fightback this weekend in defence of an endangered cultural institution: the half-time interval. An increasing number of plays and orchestral concerts have dropped the customary 15- or 20-minute break and the trend has been applauded by some influential voices, including Doctor Who and Sherlock writer Steven Moffat, renowned conduc... Keep reading on The Guardian