Theatregoers in London's West End queue for final shows before tier 3 lockdown
Theatregoers were queuing outside the London Palladium theatre on Tuesday (December 15) for the last show of the year before tier 3 restrictions are put in place.
Jace Tyrrell, chief executive at New West End Company, says Tier 4 has had a"huge impact" on Boxing Day sales, as shops have had to close on the majortrading day for the first time since 1871.
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