This panto is a load of old pants... oh yes it is
Full refunds after just 3 shows
A PANTO with no scenery and only three actors “who couldn’t sing or dance” was so bad a theatre has refunded all 651 ticket sales.
Oooh Arrr Productions had provided stunning promotional images for Jack and the Beanstalk and promised a “sparkling set and glittering costumes to bring some festive joy”.
But the show lasted for only three performances – on December 27, 28 and 29 – before venue Neeld Community and Arts Centre issued an apology and handed back a total £4,500.
Visitor Natalie Uff said: “We left at the interval as it was really bad.
“There were only three people, no scenery, they couldn’t sing or dance. At one point they were talking to voices in the wings as they ran out of people.”
And a review on Oooh Arrr’s social media said: “It was pretty terrible! People walked out. My kids were bored and I thankfully found the bar. Won’t be paying for that ever again.”
The theatre in Chippenham, Wilts, said: “We would like to apologise to all customers who were disappointed by the quality of the performance.
“This was not the standard of show the Neeld is used to presenting.
“We had been assured by the production company there would be a cast of six professional actors with industry-standard staging.
“The images provided by the company for promotional purposes did not reflect the show they brought to us.”
Oooh Arrr said: “We are investigating this matter and due to legal reasons we are unable to comment further.”