Daniel Bedingfield leaves The War of the Worlds

Daniel Bedingfield has left the West End production of The War of the Worlds due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Understudy Simon Shorten has taken over as The Artilleryman for the rest of the musical's run at the Dominion Theatre.

After The Mirror reported that Bedingfield had left the show due to "tensions behind the scenes", a representative for The War of the Worlds told the newspaper: "Daniel Bedingfield is no longer performing in the show due to unforeseen circumstances. The role of the Artilleryman is played by Simon Shorten.”

Review: The War of the Worlds at the Dominion Theatre

The War of the Worlds
Dominion Theatre
Reviewed on Wednesday 17th February 2016
★

Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of The Worlds has found its way to the West End following eight years of world-wide arena tours. Recreating Wayne’s 1978 concept album, the show is essentially a staged concert production with the orchestra positioned onstage throughout.