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Macbeth Cancellations Due to Illness
The stars of the West End production of Macbeth, David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, fell ill, causing multiple cancellations and sparking audience outrage over late notice.
English
United Kingdom
EntertainmentTheatreIllnessCancellationShakespeareWest End
Harold Pinter TheatreDonmar WarehouseYoung Vic
David TennantCush JumboMax WebsterBen Brantley
- What was the reaction of the audience to the cancellations?
- The cancellations caused significant frustration among audience members who had traveled from afar and incurred non-refundable expenses on travel and accommodations.
- What are some notable aspects of this particular production of Macbeth?
- The play, directed by Max Webster, had previously run at the Donmar Warehouse and is characterized by its physicality and interpretation of Lady Macbeth as a complex human being.
- What was the reason for the cancellation of the Macbeth play performances?
- David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, the stars of the Macbeth play at the Harold Pinter Theatre, missed four consecutive performances due to illness.
- Who replaced David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
- Understudies replaced Tennant and Jumbo for the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in the Tuesday performance.
- How did the Harold Pinter Theatre respond to the criticism regarding late cancellation notices?
- The Harold Pinter Theatre issued apologies and offered refunds to ticket holders, but faced criticism for late notifications of cancellations, often less than two hours before showtime.