This just in from The Stage
Coronation Street musical Street of Dreams has postponed its
forthcoming tour, with the producers claiming they are “far from
happy with the show artistically”.
The musical opened in
Manchester on May 9 and 10. It was due to continue to Dublin, Belfast
and Newcastle later this month.
In an email seen by The Stage that was sent to cast and crew
involved in the production, the show’s co-producer John Ward, from
Reckless Entertainment, said he was postponing the dates planned for
later this month because he and his production team, which includes Coronation Street Executive Producer Kieran Roberts, “are far from happy with the show artistically
and we are not prepared to take it out again in its present form”. He added: “We will be re-working the show for dates later in the year.”
Ward stressed the show has not been cancelled but admitted that it has “been a very rocky ride”.
He added: “But the upside is that we had a terrific reaction from
the fans on both Wednesday and Thursday night and an improved show
certainly has the potential to go on and be a long running hit. We had
some mixed reviews but also some raves. But it needs to be changed.”
He said he and the show’s composer, Trisha Ward, would be “doing
everything in our power to make this a smoother ride from now on”. In his email, Ward moved to allay fears about payment of those
involved. He said that he will be in touch with those involved "individually shortly regarding matters financial. People will be paid but we do need a bit more patience and that may not be what you want to hear,” he said.
Crikey. It did get awful reviews, mind.
Follow the Coronation Street Blog on Twitter and Facebook
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Corrie musical Street of Dreams postpones tour
Labels:
coronation street musical,
newsnow,
street of dreams
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
You might also like...
-
Friday 26th April 2024 CARLA TELLS ROY THE TRUTH ABOUT THE LIE In his cell, Roy confides in the prison officer that new evidence has come to...
-
Whilst I am sure the team at ITV Studios are keen to deliver excellent drama I do wonder at the moment if someone has twisted the quality d...
-
Here are the major storylines for the week ahead on Coronation Street, all wrapped up nicely in 50 words or less. Monday 6 May to Friday 10 ...
-
So has Roy got a phone in his room? He seems to be constantly on the blower. My boyfriend points out that the phone is plugged into a networ...
-
Wednesday 1st May 2024 BERNIE TELLS A FATAL LIE TO GET RID OF DENNY Paul, Billy and Gemma are blown away by the MND crowdfunder, sure it wil...
-
Here are the major storylines for the week ahead on Coronation Street, all wrapped up nicely in 50 words or less. Monday 29 April to Friday ...
-
Monday 29th April 2024 ROY PUSHES HIMSELF TO HIS LIMIT When Roy calls the cafe hoping to speak to Nina, Shona passes the phone to Carla and ...
-
The past couple of months have been truly awful for Gary and his family - how is he doing? It’s definitely been a very tricky time for th...
-
Why do you think Bobby was so suspicious of Roy in the beginning? It was that thing of Bobby being new to the street and outwardly Roy has...
-
Wednesday 24th April 2024 TOYAH’S SECRET IS REVEALED Nick desperately tries to keep the peace between Leanne and Toyah. When Joel asks Leann...
4 comments:
"People will be paid but we do need a bit more patience". Fine for the professionals but wht about the poor saps who have forked out for tickets and possibly accomodation & transport too.
I knew it would all end in tears.
Not surprised, went to the show last Wednesday and it was awful. Lots left after the first half...feel completely ripped off after spending my hard earned money. It was more like an amateur panto.
Oh well back to the drawing board for my fiancee's birthday present!!
Although from the sounds of it, it sounds like I dodged a bullet...
get rid of the ten minute sean tully boreathon, and it might improve a bit!
Post a Comment