How Saffron Hall is adapting to Covid-safe performances

To allow for social distancing, the auditorium seating bank has been retracted and replaced with tables and chairs. Other measures include reducing the capacity of the hall from 740 to 150, contactless digital ticketing, mandatory face coverings, reduced duration of performances and staggered arrival times.

Angela Dixon, chief executive, Saffron Hall said: 'We are delighted to be able to open our doors once again following the November national lockdown. We cannot wait to share our festive programme with our regular audiences and the wider community. Christmas is a time to celebrate together, and it is thanks to the flexibility of our amazing hall and Saffron Walden County High School that we are able to do this safely.'

December's performers will include resident orchestra Britten Sinfonia, conducted by Sir Mark Elder, the London Philharmonic Choir, and Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason. 

Tickets for the first weekend in December are now on sale. Tickets for the rest of the December concerts go on sale to the general public on Friday 4 December.

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