What Does the Delay of Lockdown Easing Mean for West End Shows?
Shows like Six, Hairspray, Heathers and more have shared performance updates.
By: Nicole Rosky Jun. 14, 2021
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As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that it will be a bit longer than expected before West End theatres are able to fully re-open. While lockdown rules were previously set to lift on June 21, the next phase will now be delayed by four weeks to July 19, due to the surge of Delta variant cases in the UK.
The delay means that theatres will not be able to re-open at full capacity for at least another month.
West End productions, including Six, Les Miserables, Hairspray and more have shared updates on what that means for audiences for the next month:
The SIX UK tour will continue as planned ?? pic.twitter.com/JtOP3XxTmA
- SIX ? (@sixthemusical) June 14, 2021
Nothing Can Stop The Beat! We are thrilled to be opening next week at the London Coliseum playing to a limited capacity of 1,000 seats until 18 July, in-line with government guidelines. Hairspray is back to lift all of our spirits. See it first & book now! https://t.co/sSmQjMlAXI pic.twitter.com/rWIyweOA3F
- Hairspray - West End (@HairsprayLondon) June 14, 2021
- Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella (@ALWCinderella) June 14, 2021
Book your tickets for our return in July 2021! aoe? Head to our website for full information on performances and to book? https://t.co/qIAW2CeLmw pic.twitter.com/Vc2KFmDFTk
- princeofegyptuk (@PrinceOfEgyptUK) June 14, 2021
Following the UK Government's announcement, the easing of restrictions has been delayed. The London show opening this week and UK Tour from 13 July will go ahead as planned with no changes likely to affect your bookings.
Thanks for your support - stay mischievous! pic.twitter.com/EBjwEUxpPO - The Play That Goes Wrong (@playgoeswrong) June 14, 2021
Tonight the UK Government announced a delay to restrictions easing. Thanks to all our Corn Nuts for your patience, as our teams look at the impact this may have on our London and UK Tour productions. As soon as we have more news, we'll share it here ? pic.twitter.com/xK0XOijkSf
- Heathers the Musical (@HeathersMusical) June 14, 2021
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