Ticket prices for Sigourney Weaver's West End debut in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' have been significantly reduced after a series of negative reviews reportedly discouraged theatregoers. The cost of seeing the play at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane has dropped from £231 to £85. The play received criticism, particularly focusing on Weaver's 75-year-old portrayal of Prospero, leading to half-empty auditoriums. Meanwhile, tickets for 'Much Ado About Nothing', which opens on February 10, are selling well in advance.
Ticket prices for Sigourney Weaver's West End debut in Shakespeare's The Tempest have been slashed after a string of bad reviews apparently put theatregoers off.
The Tempest's December opening was the first time Shakespeare had been performed in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane since Sir John Gielgud had performed as Prospero in same play from 1957-58. The two plays are part of a season of Shakespeare by The Jamie Lloyd Company at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. While Tom Hiddleston stars in Much Ado About Nothing alongside Hayley Atwell as part of a season of Shakespeare by The Jamie Lloyd Company
Captain America actress Hayley added: 'I am thrilled to be joining Jamie Lloyd's company for the third time in my career.' 'Ever since I owned the Theatre Royal I have been determined to prove him wrong. It is therefore a massive joy that Jamie Lloyd is bringing back Shakespeare to the Lane and even more wonderful that the first of two Shakespeare plays will be The Tempest.'
Ticket holders said they wished the cast a speedy recovery but wanted the announcement earlier in the day before spending money on travel and food.
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