It has been announced that Wonderville has been forced to delay its West End opening tonight after a member of the team tested positive for Covid-19. 

The show was due to kick off its 65-show season at the Palace Theatre, with a gala opening next Monday but the show will now open on Wednesday 21 July with press night now set for Monday 26 July 

Ticket holders will be contacted by their point of purchase via email and will be offered an exchange or a refund if they are unable to move to an alternative performance. 

The producers said: “Our whole team have been adhering to extremely thorough and diligent measures, as all in theatreland work under the most unique circumstances. Unfortunately, a member of the Wonderville team has sadly tested positive for Covid-19. To ensure that we are adhering to the strictest of protocols and maintaining the safety of all involved, our opening is paused. Our first performance will now be on Wednesday 21st July. We all are incredibly excited to welcome you to Wonderville then and to share the joy, laughter, and wonder that we have been enjoying throughout our rehearsals. The Wonderville team are so sorry that this means our first six performances cannot go ahead, but the safety of our Wonderville family and audience members remains our number one priority.”

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