Pest problems rife in West End theatres, finds survey

A survey of working conditions in West End theatres by performers’ union Equity has found that three-quarters of actors and stage managers report regular infestations – which include mice, rats and fleas.

One respondent said: "Our floors have been eaten by mice and they leave their faeces." Another added: "Mice, mice, mice. Quite often there is an unpleasant smell which usually turns out to be a dead one!" A third commented: "I had tiny bite marks on my l... (176 more words)

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