hollywood bowl group plc said friday its performance for fiscal 2021 was strong since its centers were allowed to reopen in england and wales boosted by a rebound in customer demand the uk tenpinbowling operator said total revenue for the year ended sept 30 fell to 746 million pounds 1016 million from gbp795 million a year earlier however revenue totaled gbp613 million since the reopening of all centers in england and wales that started may 17 and the lifting of covid19 restrictions in the uk that began july 19 the londonlisted company said likeforlike revenue grew 29 since may 17 when compared with the same period in fiscal 2019 at prepandemic levels the company said earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization for the year were positive it said this strong trading performance was well ahead of the boards expectations on reopening and costs have continued to be well controlled resulting in good profit generation from these sales the company said