Producers have cancelled the August 21 performance of Grand Hotel at Southwark Playhouse after a cast member was hit by a motorbike outside the theatre.
Christine Grimandi – who plays Elizaveta Grushinskaya in the musical – was not seriously injured in the collision, but producer Danielle Tarento has cancelled the performance (August 21) in order for Grimandi to recover.
She was struck by the motorbike on a pedestrian crossing near the theatre after the evening performance on August 20. The motorbike failed to stop after the incident, which is being investigated by police.
In a statement, Tarento said: “I’m very sorry to say that I have no choice but to cancel the show tonight. Christina is devastated but as a company we are just relieved she is okay.
“The good news is that, having spent the night with her in hospital, where she had numerous tests and scans, she has no broken bones and no concussion.”
Both tomorrow’s matinee and evening show are expected to go ahead with Grimandi in the cast.
Ticket holders for this evening’s show have been asked to contact the box office in order to reschedule, or get a refund.