The eagerly-anticipated drive-in performances of hit musical Six has been shelved amid fears of more localised lockdowns due to Covid-19.
Just days after the Government used the show as an example of the type of live entertainment performance which could take place following the relaxation of some of the lockdown rules, Live Nation Entertainment has pulled the plug on their entire Utilita Live From The Drive-In concert series.
In a statement announcing the cancellation of the drive-in shows which were also due to include performances by music stars including Dizzee Rascal and The Streets, Live Nation stated: “The latest developments regarding localised lockdowns mean it has become impossible for us to continue with the series with any confidence.”
Commenting on the cancellation of the Six Drive-In performances which were due to begin on 4 August 2020 in Milton Keynes, Six producers, Kenny Wax, Wendy and Andy Barnes and George Stiles said: “This devastating news has come out of the blue and hit us all for six. We are sorry to disappoint the thousands of fans who have booked tickets and sold out many dates on the tour.
“It is also a sad day for our West End and UK tour Queens who had already started rehearsals and our entire team of over 60 people who were all working so hard to deliver a spectacular show.”
The cancellation of the tour dates highlights the problems associated with bringing back live touring performances even outdoors when the situation across the country remains volatile and local lockdowns are an essential part of trying to halt the spread of the virus.
The producers added: “Despite the Government announcing Stage 3 of Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden’s road map permitting performances outdoors with and audience, the planned tour was due to visit 12 cities several of which have since been identified as emerging Covid infection hot spots.
“We know that ultimately there is nothing more important than the safety and wellbeing of our company and the Six Queendom. We look forward to better times.”
Full refunds will be issued directly to all ticket holders within the next seven days from Ticketmaster.
Angela Thomas
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