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Question about stars of West End plays

Shelga · 2013-06-21 17:33:37

Hi, can anyone tell me if a West End show will always have the star performing, despite there being 8 performances a week? I'm thinking of going to see the Cripple of Inishmaan in London tomorrow, and although I'm interested in the play in general anyway, I don't want to pay £50-70 for a ticket if Daniel Radcliffe is on a…

21-06-2013 6:33pm

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Shelga

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Hi, can anyone tell me if a West End show will always have the star performing, despite there being 8 performances a week?

I'm thinking of going to see the Cripple of Inishmaan in London tomorrow, and although I'm interested in the play in general anyway, I don't want to pay £50-70 for a ticket if Daniel Radcliffe is on a day off! What's the norm? Just concerned matinees may be 'covered' by the understudy.

Thanks!

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#2 21-06-2013 7:20pm

lukegriffen

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The stars would appear in every show, unless taken ill etc, or if they've given advance notice.
I don't know if you could get your money back if you turned up for your show and the actor wasn't appearing. I'd imagine they'd give you a refund, but not sure.

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