Royal Dramatic Theatre cancels all public activities

On Saturday afternoon, all weekend performances at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm were cancelled, and the management has now decided to cancel all public activities for two weeks.Their decision is based on the Public Health Agency’s in Sweden clarifications with regard to activities attended by many participants.

On Monday afternoon, it was also confirmed that one case of coronavirus infection had been found among the Theatre’s staff.The Royal Dramatic Theatre has therefore decided to limit the presence of staff in the workplace on Monday and Tuesday. The purpose is to facilitate a deeper analysis in order to set up more detailed guidelines for subsequent activities.

“In view of its responsibility to audiences and employees, the Royal Dramatic Theatre considers it necessary to remain closed at present.We are analysing the situation, consulting experts and continuously updating our decisions,” says Maria Groop Russel, Managing Director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre.