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Walkouts and Refund Demands Hit BrightonWizard of Oz’ Cirque Show as Producer Cites Technical Failures

The producer blames technical faults for the troubled opening night, saying items were cut for safety with problems fixed for the sell-out performance that followed.

Overview

  • Large numbers of attendees left during the interval at the Brighton Centre and many are seeking refunds after describing the show as “absolutely diabolical.”
  • Complaints focused on mis‑advertising, a lack of promised cirque elements, poor sound and organisation, and a suggestive cucumber routine that some parents called inappropriate.
  • The first Brighton performance started about 25 minutes late, and reviewers reported unexplained breaks, backstage shouting and microphone failures.
  • Producer Jon Conway said safety concerns forced cuts on the night, asserted the finale drew a strong reception, and pledged to contact disappointed patrons.
  • The touring show from World’s Biggest Productions had opened in Blackpool and charged £30–£75 in Brighton, with the company saying issues were resolved for the next sell‑out show.