Border restrictions 'may change Villa Gaiety bookings'

No travel exemptions for performers

Border restrictions could be a factor when it comes to booking acts to perform at the Villa Gaiety next year.

That's according to the head of the entertainment complex after travel exemptions for the cast and crew of this year's pantomime were denied by the Council of Ministers.

Disruption to performances as a result of coronavirus has resulted in more shows featuring local groups.

Emma Callin says working with more Manx acts had been on the cards for some time: