Script Planning

Summary of Documentary

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Brief description of the
Theatre Industry and the
Negative Impacts Positive Impacts
relevance it has to society.
of Covid-19 on the of Covid-19 on the
Then describing the impact
Theatre Industry Theatre Industry
of Covid-19 and how
everything changed.

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Summarise all the information talked about before and talk about the future of the Theatre
Industry.
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Draft One
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Narration Footage Sound

Intro -
The UK Theatre Industry is a massive part of
British Culture, with over 34 million people
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attending shows all across the country each

year.
However, when Covid-19 hit, all that
changed. Theatre closures and many
cancelations caused unpredicted challenges
which left many people in the industry
unsure of their future.
Over the next 20 mins, we are going to
explore the specific impacts of the pandemic
on the industry and the affects on the people
working within it.
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When the pandemic first hit, it came as a
shock and left everyone uncertain. Suddenly,
the industry was wiped out and was required
to adapt very quickly.
NEGATIVE IMPACTS

Small independent Theatres will have been

impacted in a similar way to how John
explained. I spoke to The Kenton Theatre to

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see what it was for them.
KENTON THEATRE INTERVIEW

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As much as theatres did struggle, parts of the
industry adapted in many great ways.
CUT TO POSITIVE INTERVIEWS

Outro -
While big West End shows are selling out
and have returned to normal, the impacts of
the pandemic will inevitably continue to be

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felt by small independent theatres and actors
for many years to come.
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Draft Two
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Narration Footage Sound

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Intro -
The UK Theatre Industry is a massive part of
British Culture, with over 34 million people
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attending shows all across the country each

year.
However, when Covid-19 hit, all that
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changed. Theatre closures and many
Gradual fade to me speaking and walking around. music, overlayed
cancelations caused unpredicted challenges
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over the top.

which left many people in the industry
unsure of their future.
Over the next 15 mins, we are going to
explore the specific impacts of the pandemic
on the industry and the affects on the people
working within it.

Montage of different shots of West End and

people walking around. A musical theatre
Edit of the statstitic - representing the number of song, sound effect
people. when the title pops
B-roll that is relevant - theatre shots. up (if it works).
Cut to the title of the documentary.
 Mid Section -
When the pandemic first hit, it came as a
shock and left everyone uncertain. Suddenly,
the industry was wiped out and was Cut to me walking around and talking in front of a
required to adapt very quickly. theatre in the West End.

Questions to ask interviewees: Cut to the interviews from 3rd May 2023. Standard 2
How did Covid impact you as an actor?
What has been the biggest challenge that you faced?
Camera set-up in the actor trailer.
How has the pandemic affected your interactions

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with other actors and theatre staff?
Have you noticed any changes in the audience since
the pandemic?

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Small independent Theatres will have been
impacted in a similar way to how John
explained. I spoke to The Kenton Theatre to
see what it was for them. Cut to me in front of the Kenton Theatre talking.

Questions to ask interviewees: Cut to the interviews from 17th May 2023. Standard 2
How has Covid impacted the Kenton Theatre?
What have been you biggest challenges recovering
Camera set-up in the theatre.

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from the pandemic?
What was the decision making process when
closing the theatre?
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What have you done to adapt to the pandemic?

As much as theatres did struggle, parts of

Cut to me walking around in front of a theatre in the
the industry adapted in many great ways.
West End.
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Questions to ask interviewees:
Did you see any positive impacts from Covid? Cut to the previous interviews and the positive aspects
How have you seen the theatre industry adapt to that they got from Covid.
new things after Covid-19?
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Outro -
While big West End shows are selling out
and have returned to normal, the impacts of
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Cut to me talking.
the pandemic will inevitably continue to be
felt by small independent theatres and
actors for many years to come.
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FINAL SCRIPT ON PLANNING AND PRODUCTION BOOKLET

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