Strictly star John Whaite said he was “heartbroken” that the West End production of Cinderella has been axed shortly before he was due to star as Prince Charming.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s theatre group has faced criticism after current and future cast members suggested they only learnt the news when was made public.
The production will close in the West End next month less than a year after its premiere, after suffering several setbacks due to the pandemic.