New Capital Theatre delays opening

The Capital Theatre in west London has suffered another setback.

The theatre, which has pushed back its opening from this autumn to next year, is set to feature a purpose-built, 620-seat auditorium, designed by the same team responsible for notable London venues including the Bridge Theatre and the transformed Kit Kat Club, home of Cabaret.

The venue has now pulled its opening production, a revival of Dirty Dancing. The production will instead open in the West End, with details here.

A statement on the website reads: “Due to continuing planning permission delays with Hammersmith and Fulham Borough Council which are beyond the producer’s control, the Capital Theatre at Westfield London has been unavoidably further delayed.”