Five weeks of A Midsummer Night's Dream shows were cancelled by the theatre following a disagreement, the M.E.N. understands
A five-week run of A Midsummer Night's Dream was cancelled following a row over pro-Palestine and pro-transgender rights at the Royal Exchange Theatre, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
Now, the M.E.N. can reveal some of the details from the turbulent week which contributed to the show being axed. From that point, performances began to be cancelled and postponed. The Royal Exchange Theatre confirmed a preview on September 6 was cancelled, citing injury to a cast member with no understudy.
A source told the M.E.N.: "Wednesday was meant to be press night, by which point you would expect enthusiasm from people on social media - nothing at all. On Wednesday the cast were called in for a meeting at 11am to resolve it, they couldn't.The entire run was eventually cancelled on Saturday, with an email sent to ticketholders at midday, although some told the M.E.N. they did not receive any contact.
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