At ENO, musicians got their redundancy emails during the interval of a show. During the interval. And then carried on with the performance because they are professionals, which cannot be said for the people running the place.

FAO the arts council, this isn’t a political comment, it’s a basic human dignity comment

@PatrickAllies @jclanoe So very sorry.

@PatrickAllies Honestly I think the professional thing to do would be to wildcat strike in the middle of the performance but that’s me

@PatrickAllies This is shameful. Tell me you have zero respect for musicians and our work without— no, that’s said loud and clear

@PatrickAllies JFC!!! I wouldn't have blamed the orchestra for a down tools and walkout at that point!

@PatrickAllies Absolutely unforgivable. I'm just astonished that any employer can behave like this. Actually I'm not, too many do behave that despite their noble mission statements and 'kindness' policies.

@PatrickAllies What a despicable way to treat people. Hats off to you carrying on ✊