With the entertainment industry being one of the hardest hit sectors as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, government is encouraging those in the sector to take advantage of the 50% discount on public performance spaces. 

The discount, which was announced earlier this year as one of the attempts to salvage the entertainment sector, will expire at the end of December 2020. 

Queen’s Hall, Naparima Bowl, the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) and the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA) welcome patrons back to their facilities in keeping with the Public Health Regulations.

In addition to the health and safety guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for cinemas and theatres, the Tourism Ministry says these spaces follow health and safety guidelines created specifically for their industry but developed in collaboration with the MOH.

“We are cognisant of the need to provide people with an avenue to enjoy our culture and the arts. But we are equally adamant that this must be done at no risk to our health and safety, which is why Queen’s Hall, Naparima Bowl, NAPA and SAPA worked with the Ministry of Health to come up with protocols for their spaces,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Randall Mitchell.

There are already a number of shows, such as Steelin’ the NIGHT featuring the National Steel Symphony Orchestra (NSSO), the National Theatre Arts Company and the National Philharmonic Orchestra, scheduled to be hosted in these spaces.

Minister Mitchell said, “The technical and production teams must follow COVID-19 regulations. Administrators also insist on very strict protocols for patrons, so overall everyone is in a space that’s adhering to best practices.”

The full guidelines for the national performance spaces are available on the Ministry’s website: https://bit.ly/2J98Vjh