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It’s a small setback but the show will go on. That’s according to Burnie Musical Society director Del Polden, who recently announced that their upcoming Mamma Mia production will be delayed until October due to the evolving COVID situation in Tasmania. Originally scheduled to take the stage in March, Ms Polden said it was a disappointing call, but the right one. “At the end of last year, when we found out the borders were going to open, we scheduled a few extra dates at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre,” she said. RELATED: Burnie Musical Society Presents Mamma Mia for Coasters in 2022 “We had said very shortly (to the cast) after the auditions that it was a possibility.” It’s something we wouldn’t even have considered five years ago… but I think those ‘just in case’ plans are getting more consideration now. Ms Polden said the group had also recruited local health professionals to act as a kind of committee, to advise on whether or not to proceed in March was the right one “We just don’t know how people are going to feel comfortable stepping into the theater,” she said. RELATED: Wynyard Agricultural Show and Devil Country Muster Postponed for 2022 Full Races. “We’ll do it again; we’ll just have a break.” She said the Burnie Musical Society is grateful to the people who own the rights to the musical for being so flexible, and to those who advised them in their decision. Those who have already purchased tickets are encouraged to contact the Burnie Arts and Function Center box office to arrange a transfer to the new show dates. Full refunds are also available for those who can no longer attend. Our reporters work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
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It’s a small setback but the show will go on.
That’s according to Burnie Musical Society director Del Polden, who recently announced that their upcoming Mamma Mia production will be delayed until October due to the evolving COVID situation in Tasmania.
Originally scheduled to take the stage in March, Ms Polden said it was a disappointing call, but the right one.
“At the end of last year, when we found out the borders were going to open, we scheduled a few extra dates at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre,” she said.
“We said very shortly (to the cast) after the auditions that it was a possibility.
“It’s something we wouldn’t even have considered five years ago… but I think those ‘just in case’ plans are getting more consideration now.”
Ms Polden said the group had also recruited local medical professionals to act as a kind of committee, to advise on whether or not to proceed in March was the right decision.
“We just don’t know how comfortable people are going to feel walking into the theater,” she said.
“We have the show almost ready to go – we were doing full tours.
“We’ll do it again; we’ll just have a break.”
She said the Burnie Musical Society is grateful to the people who own the rights to the musical for being so flexible, and to those who advised them in their decision.
Those who have already purchased tickets are encouraged to contact the Burnie Arts and Function Center box office to arrange a transfer to the new show dates.
Full refunds are also available for those who can no longer attend.
Our reporters work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
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