Andrew Lloyd Webber with the cast and crew of Cinderella (Andrew Lloyd Webber/PA)Andrew Lloyd Webber has said “‘freedom day’ has turned into closure day” following the cancellation of performances of his West End show Cinderella. Expand Close Andrew Lloyd Webber (Nigel French/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Andrew Lloyd Webber (Nigel French/PA)Earlier on Monday it had been announced the performance later that day would be taking place, however it was later confirmed that this would not be the case. Expand Close Andrew Lloyd Webber with the cast and crew of Cinderella (Andrew Lloyd Webber/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Andrew Lloyd Webber with the cast and crew of Cinderella (Andrew Lloyd Webber/PA)Lord Lloyd-Webber added: “At Cinderella, from the outset, we have employed a rigorous testing system for all the cast and backstage crew before they begin work. “Every one of them was negative.”A statement from Andrew Lloyd Webber pic.twitter.com/a47FN1anG3 — Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW) July 19, 2021Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said he was “deeply disappointed” to hear about the cancellation. I know how much effort ALW has put into this production, and how much it meant to the cast, crew and theatre lovers alike.

Source: Irish Independent July 19, 2021 15:22 UTC