COVID crisis in the arts: Will the show go on?

Government has promised to inject a £1.57bn rescue fund into UK arts organisations that have been crippled by COVID-19. <br /><br />But as Britain faces a second wave, the performing arts are still paralysed and self-employed staff in the industry remain jobless. <br /><br />While venues may have been given a financial lifeline, will it be enough to save the people who bring performances to life? <br /><br />On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Bethany Minelle is joined by actor Adrian Schiller and dancer Fiona Jeffrey to discuss how they're coping in a halted industry with a precarious future. We also speak to theatre veteran Simon Callow about why he believes the show will go on. <br /><br />Plus, we hear from writer Dave Clements about why a cultural escape is essential for our mental health. <br /><br />Daily podcast team:<br />Podcast producer - Annie Joyce<br />Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers<br />Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse<br />Interviews producer - Oli Foster<br />Archive - Simon Windsor<br />Music - Steven Wheeler