Panto producers assure patrons of safety procedures in venues

Nine panto producers have said that they are confident that their respective shows can proceed.

Patrons are being urged to wear masks for the duration of shows, in an effort to reduce any risk to other attendees. Photo: John Allen

Panto producers, including the CEOs of two Cork theatres, have moved to assure parents and audiences of the safety procedures that will be in place at live shows this Christmas.

Earlier this week, plans by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly for pantomime shows to continue but for children not to attend were deemed “incomprehensible”.