An actors' union has accused the Royal Exchange Theatre of a 'lack of transparency' over why it cancelled a full run of shows last week.
The theatre announced on Saturday (September 14) that the autumn production of A Midsummer's Night Dream would no longer be going ahead following a series of last-minute cancellations.
The Manchester Evening News revealed this week that the modern take on the Shakespeare classic was cancelled following a row over references to 'free Palestine' and pro-transgender rights in the play.
It comes after the theatre blamed a cast injury and 'technical issues'. In a new statement issued today (September 18), the Royal Exchange Theatre said it wants to 'work with artists who address complex issues', but said a 'number of challenges' had occurred. READ MORE: Inside the furious Royal Exchange Theatre row that saw an entire production shelved Unions Equity and Stage Directors UK had stepped in to try and resolve a row about the production last week.
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