London Hamilton shows delayed

At least 16 London performances of the musical Hamilton have been rescheduled, organisers have announced.

The opening shows in the West End have been pushed back following a two-week delay for the planned reopening of the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Originally set to launch on November 21, the previews will now begin on December 6.

In a statement on the show’s website, producer Cameron Mackintosh apologised for the changes, saying: “I am, of course, sorry to amend the performance schedule, but undertaking a private rebuilding project on this scale in Central London has no precedent.”

The news has come as a major blow to ticketholders, some of whom had made plans to fly into the country for the show.

Responding to complaints from those who had paid for performances after the show had fully opened, organisers promised to “refund the difference”.

Cameron Mackintosh has apologised to ticket holders.