First time at theatre scheduled for weekend

[mrsradley]

I am supposed to be going to London this weekend to see a show. Was staying overnight . Hotel and train booked

It's gonna be off isn't it?

The following week I am supposed to be flying to France.

What do you think the chances are?

Pretty low I’m afraid

All of the West end is pretty much shut down as of tonight, but you should be able to get a refund.

Zero chance of flying to France

No chance of either I'm afraid OP. Even if you could go, you should not.

All west end theatres are closing tonight.

London theatres have closed indefinitely, travel should be limited.

Genuine question - how is it you don't have the information you need to be able to answer your own questions? How could/should the government be making information available so people can absorb it? I don't see how anyone who heard/read today's announcement can be in any doubt about what the implications are, but maybe I'm missing something ... This is honestly not a snark, I'd really like to understand.

Zero

Theatres are closing down productions i know it is a pain and dissapointing but realistically it probably won't go ahead sadly.

I had plans for a show on wednesday theatre closed!

" Genuine question - how is it you don't have the information you need to be able to answer your own questions? How could/should the government be making information available so people can absorb it? I don't see how anyone who heard/read today's announcement can be in any doubt about what the implications are, but maybe I'm missing something ... This is honestly not a snark, I'd really like to understand "

THIS

I’ve just checked their Instagram (I had plans too) and it said they’re closed tonight and that they will update properly tomorrow.

It's probably a no to both I'm afraid OP.

It is Edinburgh we were meant to be going so very dissapointing .

Ok
To the non snarky posts that were actually

I work a 24 hour shift pattern and actually hadn't even seen or heard the news .
I work in emergency service.
I'm knackered and my pist was more of a musing / clutching at straws .
I have never ever been to west end and this was a treat paid for by someone else. I would never be able to afford it . So bang goes that.
And France - again friend has house there . Bought cheap flights. At the time I asked France hadn't - as far as I know - stopped all travel.

So I'll crawl back under my rock and stop asking stupid questions.

this was a treat paid for by someone else. I would never be able to afford it . So bang goes that.
^ same here.

I’m wondering if they’ll refund anything. I wonder if the actors and staff will get paid while they’re closed.

I was supposed to be going to a gig on Friday and the theatre next week. Both cancelled. Just waiting for them to formally cancel Les Mis which I was going to in a couple of weeks.

I have Wicked tickets for next week they have said on social media that refunds will be given. Doubt I’ll get my flights to London back unless they are cancelled just need to wait and see. This was a treat for dd the tickets were her Christmas present she’s gutted but we can rebook later and go again.

We are getting refunded it was Lion king touring so the run finishes early April.

showofhands I think Les mis closed it was on their facebook page

I had Hamilton tickets for tonight. Went to theatre, was cancelled minutes before and we were met with a letter. I only got tickets on Saturday and work a few minutes from theatre so thankfully not a lot effort and anticipation. Dh met me outside Wicked and he said they were still selling tickets then.

Les Mis initially closed for last night only @Mrsjayy. It was inevitable that it would close indefinitely but wasn't announced officially until today.

I’m wondering if they’ll refund anything. I wonder if the actors and staff will get paid while they’re closed.

Refunds will be given. Some smaller theatres (we had Last Five Years booked st Southwark Playhouse) are asking if people will consider donating thier ticket price to the theatre.

The majority of staff at theatres are casual. They won't get paid. I have lots of friends from front of house to actors to musical directors who, as of yesterday are out of work.

@mrsradley it really wasn't a snarky question. I am running comms for a community-based CV support group and I'm trying to understand what we need to say and how we need to say it in order to get our messages across more efficiently. Open to suggestions. And I'm sorry you've lost out on those opportunities, I hope you get a chance in future.

@showofhands So I just saw ,. It is all so gloomy atm

Ds had to keys for End Game at the Old Vic. The whole run was cancelled at the weekend . They have asked for people donate their ticket money and they will access to a filmed version of the play that has already been recorded and priority tickets for a year