THEATR Clwyd joined other buildings across the UK to be wrapped in pink tape as they remain closed due to the coronavirus crisis.

The Flintshire-based theatre has been enveloped in tape adorned with messages as part of the #MissingLiveTheatre movement.

The movement sweeping the nation is brought by stage designers group Scene Change which called for UK Government support or to face the reality that theatres could close for good.

Theatr Clwyd's artistic director Tamara Harvey said: "“The #MissingLiveTheatre installation is part of a UK initiative by stage designers’ group SCENE/CHANGE to bring joy and colour to theatres across the UK and Ireland, whilst highlighting the ongoing impact of Covid-19 and what we as an industry and local communities are missing.

"We were delighted to be invited to take part by Max Jones, whose designs have so often graced our stages. We’re so glad that our corner of Wales is represented and that our community can see this beautiful installation.

"Welsh designer Lois Prys has worked, socially-distanced, with some of our production team to create a visually stunning design that marks this heartwrenching moment in our theatre‘s history whilst also celebrating our proud building, still standing tall on top of our hill.”

Video in tweet by Antony Walters / @aw4365

Their movement began last week on July 3 with dozens of venues across the UK participating.

Since then, the UK Government has issued a promise of a £1.57 billion support package to "protect" the future of Britain's museums, galleries and theatres.

The support pot includes £59 million dedicated to the devolved administration of Wales, the UK Government confirmed.

The package comes after some theatres - which are not yet able to stage live performances - closed down, making staff redundant, amid the pandemic.

Decisions on awards will be made working alongside expert independent figures from the sector.

A UK Government spokesman said the money represents “the biggest ever one-off investment in UK culture" whilst the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee chairman Julian Knight said the support package will take some cultural institutions out of the "danger zone" in terms of potential closures.

In response, the Scene Change group posted a tweet saying: “We welcome the Government investment announced today, and see this as a key moment for the industry, a time to renew and reset, build a stronger future for all, and safeguard the sector for future generations.

“However, at this time theatres remain closed, and as freelancers we stand together with those dependent on the furlough scheme and financial aid packages – all of us unable to work, and all of us who are #MissingLiveTheatre.”