PUSS IN BOOTS at the Arts Cancelled

Tiny Tim Productions, the producers of "PUSS IN BOOTS", which was due to open at the Arts Theatre in London on 30 November, following previews from 18 November, have been left with no alternative other than to cancel the production.

The current tenant of the Arts Theatre, Brasrat Ltd, were unable to come to an agreement with the Landlord, Consolidated St Giles LLP, to remain in the building after 13 December 2010, which meant they could not guarantee that the run of "PUSS IN BOOTS" could take place as anticipated. Although Brasrat Ltd did not accept the Landlord's position was strictly correct, the only option left was to take legal action against the Landlord. Any such action would take weeks to resolve and could not ensure that the production would not be disrupted during its planned run. Brasrat Ltd did explore a number of alternative routes but none of these have proved possible.

"PUSS IN BOOTS" was due to star Kacey Ainsworth as 'The Wicked Queen', Ben James Ellis as
'Principal Boy', David Anthony as 'The King', Selina Chilton as 'The Fairy', Alice Fearn as 'The Princess', Arvid Larsen as 'The Prince' and Sebastien Torkia as 'Puss'. "PUSS IN BOOTS" had been specially adapted for the Arts Theatre by Susie McKenna (Creative Director of the Hackney Empire) and Steven Edis ("Birdsong" at the Comedy Theatre, "Cyrano de Bergerac" at Chichester, "King Lear" and "The Seagull" with Ian McKellen for the RSC, "Hamlet" and "The Philadelphia Story" for the Old Vic). The production was to be directed by Joe Harmston ("The Lover" and "The Collection" by and starring Harold Pinter), and designed by Lotte Collett, with lighting by David Howe, sound by Richard Brooker and musical direction by Ian MacGregor. The limited season was due to end on 9 January 2011.

People who have already bought tickets for "PUSS IN BOOTS" should contact the box office on 020 7907 7092 and they will be refunded.

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