Andrew Lloyd Webber has joined others in the entertainment industry in launching legal action to force the Government to hand over the results from its coronavirus pilot events scheme. The Events Research Programme ran test events at sporting, music, and arts venues to assess the safety of large gatherings during the pandemic. In a statement the group, which also includes musician Peter Gabriel, theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh and music industry trade body Live, accused the Government of “making it impossible to plan for any live entertainment business” by not sharing their findings. Live shows as part of the scheme have included the Brit Awards, music event Download Festival, and a snooker tournament at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre. “These events have been a huge success, according to the Government itself in various press reports, showing that with proper precautions in place, live events at full capacity can go ahead safely,” the …