What does theatre have to do with the price of fish? And which is more important? From the importance given by both sides of the Brexit negotiations to fishing rights, it would appear that fishing is the bigger industry, and the more essential, as it ensures food supply rather than cultural fulfilment. But the truth is that theatre is far more important to the UK economy.
On 23 November the Fisheries Bill, intended to replace the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy and “take back control” of UK waters post-Brexit, received royal assent. At the same time, theatre professionals, particularly the freelancers who make up 70 per cent of the workforce, say their industry is at huge and immediate risk due to government neglect.
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