In a throwback to September 2008, Andrew Samson visited Westminster Council and the London Palladium to find out how West End theatres manage health and safety without detracting from the public’s enjoyment.
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These buildings are so old that accidents are inevitable should proper health and safety procedures not be followed. It’s not just cast and crew either, the audience can be at risk too. Just look at that case with the Apollo theatre a couple of years ago.
I would anyone who works in this sector to take a look at https://bryan-armstrong.com/legislation/health-and-safety-in-broadcasting-and-the-performing-arts/ for more information on this subject.