Hitchhiker's stage show cancelled

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24667745

Hitchhiker's stage show cancelled

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live!, a touring stage show based on Douglas Adams cult book, has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales.

The Radio Theatre Company, which produced the show, said it regretted the cancellation, which was announced ahead of a performance in Crawley.

"In the last 24 hours we have had no option but make the extremely hard and painful decision to stop the tour."

All remaining dates in October and November tour have been pulled.

Ticket holders have been advised to contact the venue for refunds.

"Although a well-loved show, Hitchhiker's Live has been subject to the same extreme economic pressures as many productions touring the UK this autumn," producers said, in a statement posted on its website. "Ticket sales across the board have been lower than average and we have not escaped this trend.

"A difficult financial environment for such a large and technical show means that covering operating costs has become impossible."

"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and share the extreme disappointment and frustration felt by many who were looking forward to seeing the show. We sincerely hope that it can be brought back in the future."

(continued, brought back in the past is more likely?)