Kenny Doughty (pictured right) has confirmed that the West End production of The Full Monty will end its West End run on Saturday 29th March 2014. The production was scheduled to run at the Noel Coward Theatre until Saturday 14th June 2014.
Doughty, who stars as Gaz in the production, released a full statement via Facebook reading:
"I’m devastated and heart broken.
"Yesterday, on the day we had 2 full houses and 2 standing ovations. In the week our play got an Olivier nomination we were given the shocking news that the play is being pulled.
"We were summoned to a full company call on stage immediately after curtain call – you could still hear the whoops and cheers from the audience behind the curtain as the producer gave us our 2 weeks notice. I am utterly devastated not only for myself but for every single soul that has given their all for this play. I am so incredibly proud of this play and everybody in the Full Monty company. We delivered night after night. The audiences loved it. We got amazing reviews. An Oliver nomination.
"So it’s with a heavy heart that I announce that the final show of The Full Monty in the West End will be Saturday 29th March. We deserved better."
Producers David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers said: "It is with great sadness that this show will close despite having played to packed houses on its UK tour. Simply not enough of a West End audience shared in the excitement of this terrific production."
The Full Monty transferred to the West End last month following a critically acclaimed run at Sheffield Theatres and a sell-out national tour. The production also stars Craig Gazey (Lumper), Simon Rouse (Gerald), Kieran O’Brien (Guy), Roger Morlidge (Dave) and Sidney Cole (Horse). Completing the company are Scott Anson, Tracy Brabin, Caroline Carver, Eamonn Fleming, Elaine Glover, Rachel Lumberg, and Ian Mercer.
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"I’m devastated and heart broken.
"Yesterday, on the day we had 2 full houses and 2 standing ovations. In the week our play got an Olivier nomination we were given the shocking news that the play is being pulled.
"We were summoned to a full company call on stage immediately after curtain call – you could still hear the whoops and cheers from the audience behind the curtain as the producer gave us our 2 weeks notice. I am utterly devastated not only for myself but for every single soul that has given their all for this play. I am so incredibly proud of this play and everybody in the Full Monty company. We delivered night after night. The audiences loved it. We got amazing reviews. An Oliver nomination.
"So it’s with a heavy heart that I announce that the final show of The Full Monty in the West End will be Saturday 29th March. We deserved better."
Producers David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers said: "It is with great sadness that this show will close despite having played to packed houses on its UK tour. Simply not enough of a West End audience shared in the excitement of this terrific production."
The Full Monty transferred to the West End last month following a critically acclaimed run at Sheffield Theatres and a sell-out national tour. The production also stars Craig Gazey (Lumper), Simon Rouse (Gerald), Kieran O’Brien (Guy), Roger Morlidge (Dave) and Sidney Cole (Horse). Completing the company are Scott Anson, Tracy Brabin, Caroline Carver, Eamonn Fleming, Elaine Glover, Rachel Lumberg, and Ian Mercer.
Ticket holders should contact point of purchase.
Read our interview with Kenny Doughty and 4* review of the production.
Photo Credit: Hugo Glendinning
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