Michael Ball: The theatre industry feels ‘forgotten’ in the pandemic

The industry has warned that it will be devastated by the lockdown.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden (Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright)

Stage star Michael Ball says the performing arts feel “forgotten” in the pandemic and must be “saved”.

The singer and TV presenter, 58, said he felt it was his “duty” to speak about the issue.