David Tennant and Cush Jumbo's Macbeth play is cancelled for the THIRD night running just two hours before curtain call due to 'company illness' as fans share their fury Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 10:35 GMT, 5 November 2024 | Updated: 10:59 GMT, 5 November 2024 e-mail View comments David Tennant and Cush Jumbo's Macbeth was cancelled for the three night running with the latest being announced just two hours before the curtain call. The Shakespearean play, which is being shown at the Harold Pinter theatre in London's West End, was forced to close its doors due to 'company illness'.
Fans have shared their fury over the last minute announcement about the cancellations, with many stating how far they had travelled to see the play. Ticket holders said they wished the cast a speedy recovery but wanted the announcement earlier in the day before spending money on travel and food. The Harold Pinter X account announced on November 1 that the show's evening performance would not be going ahead.
The next three days of shows were also cancelled, as the social media account apologised and thanked ticket holders for their understanding. The post read: 'Unfortunately due to company sickness the performance of Macbeth tonight has been cancelled. David Tennant and Cush Jumbo's Macbeth was cancelled for three nights running with the latest being announced just two hours before the curtain call.
The Harold Pinter X account announced.