Changes to the Festival in light of coronavirus
Dear Ms Rodriguez COVID-19 is touching all of our lives and at this time our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our company members and our audiences, all part of the extended Glyndebourne family. We are also intent on securing our company''s continuity and ensuring that we are here for you to enjoy in the future. As a financially independent charity, our next steps must be carefully planned.
We were looking forward to rehearsals starting this month but following the Government's strong advice to avoid public gatherings in spaces such as theatres, we have taken the very sad but necessary decision to cancel all Festival performances until Tuesday 14 July 2020. This has not been an easy decision to make and we understand that these cancellations will come as hugely disappointing news to you, our audience, as it does to all company members.
Providing it's safe to do so, we're committed to reopening Festival 2020 after this date, even if creative changes are required. Further information will be available as soon as possible. We are also exploring different ways of offering the Glyndebourne Festival experience in other formats, whether that be via broadcast services or online platforms. |
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Our hearts go out to all our artists and loyal seasonal staff - two-thirds of our total workforce - who face a particularly bleak situation: for them, these cancellations mean the loss of their livelihood.
We have asked all affected ticket holders to consider converting the value of their cancelled tickets, either in part or full, into a donation (on which we will claim Gift Aid wherever possible). All donations will play a vital role in helping us to support these crucial members of our extended family and secure Glyndebourne's long-term financial viability. If you are able and would like to help, even in a small way, please click here. Thank you. |
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I know we are all very worried about the impact that COVID-19 is having on our loved ones and daily lives. All at Glyndebourne send you our very best wishes and look forward to sharing opera with you again soon. Gus Christie Executive Chairman Please be assured that we will only make you aware of the opportunity to donate once. We hope, in these extraordinary circumstances, you will understand the importance of us sharing this message.
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