Sydney’s Opera House to reopen to masked audiences after being shut since March 2020

Artistic director Lyndon Terracini was quoted as telling AFP: “Walking back into the theatre was a very emotional time for everyone involved. I think throughout this year, other opera houses will be opening very soon and people will be coming back to the theatre with a sense of hope.”

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Unlike many other countries, Australia has been slightly more efficient in terms of dealing with the pandemic. But, The National report mentions that even as performers got ready for the opening night, an outbreak in the city forced officials to tighten restrictions: putting in place a new mandate on mask-wearing on public transport and in many indoor settings.

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