ATG postpones all pantomimes until Christmas 2021

The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) has announced this afternoon that all of its pantomime productions have been suspended until 2021.

It had been hoped that the theatres could reopen in some way this side of Christmas but unfortunately, with yesterday’s announcement and continued uncertainty, many venues have been forced to cancel their festive productions.

Today’s statement from ATG said: “Due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19, it is with sadness that we have taken the decision to suspend all Pantomimes at ATG venues until Christmas 2021.

“Following discussions with our producing partner, Qdos Pantomimes, we agreed it was no longer possible for us to deliver the planned performances this year. We know customers will have been looking forward to seeing shows and we apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience this will cause.

“What happens next: Bookers do not need to do anything right now. We're pleased to confirm all performances will be rescheduled to Christmas 2021.

“Once the new dates for the show have been finalised, we will automatically transfer tickets across to the closest equivalent performance.

“If the customer is unable to attend the new date, please rest assured that we will be able to provide further assistance.

“Pantomime will be back! Thank you to everyone who continues to support us as we work tirelessly towards re-opening our beautiful theatres and bringing you the shows you love.”

Pantomimes affected by this news include those taking place at: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Bristol Hippodrome, Grand Opera House York, King's Theatre, Glasgow, Liverpool Empire, Milton Keynes Theatre, New Victoria Theatre Woking, New Wimbledon Theatre, Opera House Manchester, Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, Richmond Theatre and Sunderland Empire.

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