Equity expresses solidarity with those injured in Apollo theatre accident

apollotheatreIrish Equity has expressed concern and solidarity with the more than 80 people injured due to the collapse of a section of the roof of the Apollo Theatre in London on Thursday, 19th December.

About 720 people including many families were watching the hugely popular play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time when the accident happened. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Karan O’Loughlin, said: “The theatre community in Ireland has expressed its concern and solidarity with all affected by this terrible accident. “We hope that all those injured and traumatised in this event make a full and speedy recovery.”