THE message from the Merlin Theatre in light of the latest government Covid advice is ‘Masks on, curtain up and thank you, Frome.’
“Following the recent Government announcements, we are aware that some people will be relieved to know face-coverings are mandatory and others will be disappointed with this news,” said the theatre’s PR/marketing representative, Tracey Ashford of Lost Without Trace.
“The rules have been made clear so we will be following them. During this difficult time when The Merlin’s future remains precarious, following nearly two years of very limited ticket sales and income, our focus is on providing high- quality entertainment, a welcoming and upbeat environment for our community and a future for all those who enjoy being part of this very special place.
“We don’t wish to silence debate and, of course, some of the greatest art, of all forms. has been born out of controversy, passion and even non-compliance but right now we feel very lucky to have the people of Frome supporting us by taking part in shows, buying tickets, volunteering, kindly offering (often anonymous) cash donations and visiting the building as our highly valued audience members.
“Our current focus is on making sure we are here next year and every year so, for now, we are ‘Masks on, curtain up and thank you, Frome.’
