Judy Garland UK tour cut short

Published: 29 June 2015
Reporter: Sheila Connor

Lorna Luft and The Boyfriends

The UK Tour of Judy—The Songbook of Judy Garland will end earlier than scheduled, in Brighton on 11 July, due to its star Lorna Luft's imminent treatment for breast cancer.

Luft was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She finished her last treatment of chemotherapy in 2013 but it has now returned. Consequently, she will return to her home in the USA for surgery.

Producer David King of Spirit Productions said, "I am shocked and saddened by this news. Lorna is an incredible performer and she lights up the stage at every performance. We wish her a full recovery from her surgery and hope and pray that her breast cancer will be gone forever."

Dates are now cancelled at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking from 28 July to 1 August. For the dates in Woking, alternative tickets will be offered for Puttin' On The Ritz between 1 and 3 October from the same producers. For every ticket 'swap' Puttin' on the Ritz will pledge £5 to a major breast cancer charity.

Other theatres will be contacting ticket holders.

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