Union Demands Compensation for Actors After Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ Abruptly Terminates London Run

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran Several actors were in shock after the abrupt termination of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical “Cinderella” at London’s West End and performing arts workers’ union Equity is seeking compensation.Cast and crew members were informed on Sunday, May 1, the middle of a long bank holiday weekend in the U.K., after the matinee performance, that the show’s last performance would be on June 12.

However, several cast members complained that they had not been informed, including some who were due to join imminently. These included Olivier-nominated Summer Strallen, due to take over the role of The Queen, “Strictly Come Dancing” finalist John Whaite, due to play Prince Charming, Luke Latchman and Daisy Twells.