Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has caused activities such as healthcare and recreation to be paralyzed

Major cinema chains great Britain What Odeon, Cineworld, Picturehouse, Showcase, and The Light, will be closed all Monday, September 19, due to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. While small cinemas like Vue, Curzon, Reel, Savoy, Arc and Picturedrome they plan to broadcast the funeral for free for those who wish to attend.

Government orientation great Britain stated that the place not required to close during the mourning period or on the day of the funeral, however, the executive director British Film Association Phil ClappShe says Variation that businesses want to show respect.

“Clearly all UK cinema operators are sensitive to the mood of the public and are responding accordingly at what is a very sad time for many in this country.”

Phil Clapp

It is important to note that cinema world, reported last month that it would file for bankruptcy and was evaluating various strategic options for “gain additional liquidity and potentially restructure the balance sheet.” However, the lack of an opening in August and the closing due to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral could further impact its profits.

Other institutions affected

Guardian reported that Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral also led to the cancellation hospital appointments, funerals, theater performances and closure of museums, supermarkets and even food bank.

It said that the emergency, urgency and oncology services would continue to function, but sonly reduced routine services will work. While operations that include hip and knee replacement, cataract surgery, pregnancy checkup and some cancer treatment they will be cancelled.

In addition, most of the country’s major museums such as the Tate, British Museum, National Gallery and Natural History Museum will be closed. “as a sign of respect”.

Theatrical productions will also be affected by the cancellation of the show Mamma Mia!, Hamilton, Back to the Future, Only Fools and Horses, Moulin Rouge!, Grease, Antigone, The Book of Mormon, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Phantom of the Opera you Maria Poppin. Also, UK tour Les Miserables also canceled and National theater It will be closed all day.

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