“War Horse” Auckland season cancelled

A scene from the British flavour of War Horse.

The phase adaptation of War Horse has packed theatres roughly the earth as well as played to rave reviews, simply has failed to sell plenty tickets inwards New Zealand to convey the demo across the Tasman.

The play, based on the children’s novel past times Michael Morpurgo, was to select been staged at Auckland’s Aotea Centre from August 20.

However, reports propose ticket sales had been below expectations, prompting the conclusion to cancel the Auckland season.

The ASB Theatre at the Aotea Centre said inwards a tilt that it had been advised past times the producers Global Creatures that the Auckland flavour had been cancelled.

“We know that this volition live on really disappointing for those who select already purchased tickets to War Horse as well as nosotros sincerely apologise for whatsoever inconvenience.”

To obtain a refund, ticketholders should telephone telephone 0800 289 842 or (09) 357 3355, or see the Aotea Centre box component from Mon to Fri betwixt 9am as well as 5.30pm, or Sabbatum as well as Lord's Day from 10am to 4pm.

The phase production, which debuted inwards Britain, tells the floor of a Equus caballus named Joey, who is sold into service during World War 1 as well as sees auction on the battlefields of Europe.

Albert, the immature man child who trained him, never forgets his Equus caballus and, when quondam enough, sets off to abide by him.

The demo has won numerous accolades, include v Tony Awards, as well as features spectacular South African-designed life-size Equus caballus puppets.

War Horse too faced a competitive home flavour inwards Auckland, alongside Wicked, Stomp, The Illusionists, as well as Disney on Ice all scheduled for seasons.

War Horse was too adapted into a Steven Spielberg-produced movie.

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