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Illness Forces Cancellation of 'Caroline' Musical
12 Jun
Summary
- A performance of 'Caroline - A New Musical' was cancelled due to illness.
- The production is based on the pirate radio ship broadcasting off the Essex coast.
- Previous cancellations have occurred due to actor illness and last-minute script changes.
A recent performance of 'Caroline - A New Musical' at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester was cancelled at short notice on Thursday evening due to cast illness. This marks another setback for the production, which is based on the story of the pirate radio station that operated off the Essex coast, defying UK broadcasting laws.
Last week, the show experienced a unique challenge when an actor unfamiliar with the script was required to perform due to a colleague's illness. Despite the unusual circumstances, the audience remained supportive. The theatre has not yet confirmed if subsequent performances will proceed as scheduled, given the ongoing issues.
'Caroline - A New Musical' is written by Vikki Stone and focuses on the rebel Radio Caroline station. The production is part of the East Anglia Touring Consortium's initiative to support new writing and local talent, with Colchester being its penultimate stop before moving to Bury St Edmunds.
