Miriam Margolyes and Jimmy Carr amongst acts affected after crumbling concrete forces theatre closures

Jimmy Carr, Miriam Margolyes and Shrek The Musical are among the many acts to have been affected by theatre closures linked to RAAC considerations.

Several venues across the UK have gone darkish for the subsequent few weeks as investigations happen into the usage of RAAC (strengthened autoclaved aerated concrete) – the constructing materials on the centre of a authorities row that has been discovered to be doubtlessly harmful.

Thousands of pupils in England are already dealing with disruption at the beginning of time period this week after RAAC was recognized at greater than 100 faculties.

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Now, a number of efficiency venues have been compelled to shut their doorways across the UK on account of the snowballing disaster.

In Northampton, the Royal & Derngate Theatre has been compelled to shut its doorways till a minimum of the tip of the month so repairs may be carried out, affecting reveals from the likes of comedians Jimmy Carr, Ivo Graham and Seann Walsh, in addition to broadcasters Gyles Brandreth and Miriam Margolyes.

Carr and Margolyes’s reveals have additionally been postponed in Cardiff, at St David Hall, which has closed after current modifications in recommendation surrounding RAAC, whereas Shrek The Musical’s tour has been compelled to overlook out The Sands Centre in Carlisle.

Shows on the Core Theatre in Solihull have additionally been cancelled attributable to closures, as have performances on the Forum Theatre in Romiley, in Greater Manchester.

The Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh, East Lothian, closed again in March after “structural issues” have been found on the venue attributable to RAAC, however repairs haven’t but been made.

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The National Theatre in London has mentioned RAAC is current in a small variety of areas backstage, however will safely stay open after it was determined no remedial work wanted to happen.

RAAC has brought about political complications for the federal government, with Education Secretary Gillian Keegan accused of opening “Pandora’s Box” by setting requirements for faculties that different sectors are being compelled to observe.