The Atkinson theatre in Southport has taken the decision to cancel family-aimed shows ahead of the Queen's state funeral next week.
The council ran theatre was set to host four Horrible Histories shows which were due to take place on Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, but has announced that they will now go ahead across two weekdays next month. In the statement published online, The Atkinson said there was "concern" that the playful tone of the shows would be seen as disrespectful.
It also said that with the civic building hosting Sefton Council's official Book of Condolences for Her Majesty, it would be "inappropriate". The statement said in full: "The Atkinson has taken the decision to reschedule four upcoming performances of Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors, which were due to take place on Friday and Saturday (16 & 17 September) of this week.
