Audience to return to Mid Wales theatre for post-lockdown test event
With the continuing relaxation of lockdown and the slow return to some kind of normality, Mid Wales will be part of a series of public test events over the coming weeks.
Wales' First Minister, fresh from electoral success, said they had given the go-ahead for a range of nine test events, taking in different activities.
He said the idea was to develop processes and guidance that will allow the safe return of events in Wales.
The hope is that if successful the test events will pave the way to allow larger gatherings back to stadiums, theatres and other venues in the country later this year.
On a list that includes festivals, football and cricket matches, Theatre Bryncheiniog in Brecon, Powys, is listed for an event with 250 people attending.
The plan is for the tests to take place on June 3 and 4.
The schedule includes events as early as this week. with Cardiff’s Eid at the Castle celebration and Tafwyl confirmed.
The League Two Play Offs fixture involving Newport County AFC on May 18 has been included, along with the Championships Play Offs fixture involving Swansea City AFC on May 22.
On May 20 there will be 100 invited attendees allowed to attend the ICCW business event in Newport, while Sophia Gardens will host Glamorgan v Lancashire for 750 and 1,000 spectators between June 3 and 6.
The Cardiff City stadium will host 4,000 fans for Wales v Albania on June 5, before Fishguard Triathlon for registered participants on June 11 and 12.
Mr Drakeford, said: “It’s been a long and difficult 18 months for the events industry in Wales – for event owners, those who depend on the sector for the work – and for those who long to see the return of live events to Wales.
"As we look at lifting the coronavirus restrictions in Wales we have worked closely with event organisers to establish a list of pilot test events which take in a range of different locations and types of event.
"This work is bringing us a step closer to a return to events in Wales, I’d like to thank these event owners and local authorities and health boards for their commitment in working with us and wish them well over the summer.
“These events are very different in nature and location but access of attendees – whether participants or spectators – is strictly controlled by the organisers and agreed in advance.
“We're asking people to celebrate Eid differently again this year. I very much hope that celebrations at the castle are enjoyed by those with tickets. If you don't have a ticket please celebrate safely with your immediate household or within support bubbles.”
The Government added that a testing protocol and risk assessment will be tailored for each event.
