King's Lynn panto postponed
Coronavirus restrictions are to blame.
Last updated 4th Sep 2020
The show must go on, just not this year.
King's Lynn's panto has been postponed because of coronavirus
Beauty and the Beast was due to be held at the Corn Exchange this Christmas, but it has been postponed until 2021. This is due to social distancing rules in place because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Organisers are now in the process of contacting customers who have tickets for the shows which are affected to arrange refunds or exchanges.
Council Leader Brian Long said:
"The current guidance around Covid-19 means we have no choice but to postpone this year’s panto to next year. We left making the decision ‘til the last possible moment, taking into account the lead times for rehearsals and promotion, but we have now reached the point where we have had to make this difficult, but necessary call.
"It is very disappointing as we know how much families enjoy this popular annual event at the Corn Exchange. This year would have been even more special with the foyer refurbishment now complete. However, we have to put health and safety considerations first, and do what we can to prevent the spread of Coronvirus."
Neil Gromett Managing Director at Alive West Norfolk said:
"We are of course hugely disappointed to postpone this year’s Pantomime, it is a much loved family tradition for Alive Corn Exchange and the people of West Norfolk. We will be back next year to tell the tale of Beauty and the Beast and we are really looking forward to that. Any customers who have already booked tickets will be contacted in due course. In the meantime we have the launch of our brand new state of the art Cinema coming up and we hope to have some exciting entertainment planned for over the festive season"
Panto fans are being promised next year's will be funnier and more spectacular than ever.