The O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire will remain closed until April as it undergoes extended restoration work to its roof following further inspections. 

The 2,000-capacity venue has been closed since December 4 last year due to “serious structural damage”. It had originally been expected to re-open within weeks but concerts scheduled up to March 31 have now been rescheduled or moved to other venues in London.

“The repairs require propping the roof from inside the main auditorium and we are working ...