Bristol Hippodrome closure extended until late November

Bristol Hippodrome closure extended until late November

Posted on: 23 Sep 2020

A number of shows, including Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt, have already been rescheduled.

 

Venue operators ATG have announced the extension of the closure of the Bristol Hippodrome, amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the coronavirus crisis.

 

After all performances at the renowned theatre were suspended initially with the introduction of lockdown in March, the Hippodrome team were initially hoping to reopen in August, before its closure was extended into September, then October.

 

Now, as the UK government begin to tighten measures once again in an effort to limit the spread of the virus, ATG have taken the decision to suspend all shows until Friday 27 November at the earliest.

 

 

Confirming the news across the Hippodrome's social media channels, ATG said: "Unfortunately, as a result of ongoing social distancing restrictions, we have now suspended all performances at our UK venues until Friday 27 November 2020.

 

"We apologise for the inconvenience caused but hope you understand given the exceptional circumstances."

 

The statement went on to confirm that operators are in the process of contacting customers who had purchased tickets for any performances up to Sunday 18 October, while customers with tickets for performances after that date will be contacted in the week commencing Monday 5 October.

 

Ticket holders will be eligible for full refunds for rescheduled or cancelled shows, with full credit vouchers also available and valid until 31 December 2021.

 

Several major shows have already been rescheduled, including Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt (rescheduled to 6 April 2021), Russell Howard live (rescheduled to July 2021) and Matthew Bourne's The Nutcracker (February 2022).

 

With coronavirus advice and safety guidelines changing regularly, the Bristol Hippodrome's current suspension of performances is subject to change and may be extended again.

 

For more information, or to follow news and updates, head to the Hippodrome website or find them on Facebook.

Article by:

Matt Robson

 

Editor - 365Bristol.com & LOUD Magazine
 

Matt is a Journalism graduate and writer, passionate about supporting Bristol music, art and independent business. Get in touch via email at matt@365bristol.com.