A performance of Footloose at Malvern Theatres was cancelled after the audience was already seated. 

The reason for the delay and then cancellation was that the company did not have enough time safely install the set. 

The show's opening night in Malvern on Monday, May 16 did not end up going ahead. 

A spokesperson from Malvern Theatres said: "Regrettably, last night’s performance of Footloose the Musical was cancelled due to the touring production team facing technical obstacles which resulted in the performance being unable to go ahead.

"All customers who attended are being offered a full refund, as well as complimentary tickets for another performance of Footloose, or any other show of their choice this year.

"We empathise with all of our customers who visited us last night and experienced the disruption and inconvenience, for which we apologise.

"The touring company did not have enough time to fully install all the set, and it was a decision made on behalf of the cast and crew’s concern for health and safety.

"Those who attended have been offered a free refund for last night, plus tickets to another show at Malvern Theatres, either to another performance of Footloose (it runs until Saturday, May 21) or any other show we’re hosting this year."

The show is based on the 1980s film and is currently starring Jake Quickenden best known for the X-Factor, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of here and Dancing on Ice. 

A spokesperson from the show said: "Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical talent.

"With cutting edge modern choreography, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose.

"City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he’s forced to move to a rural backwater in America.

"But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are banned.

"Taking matters into his own hands, soon Ren has all hell breaking loose and the whole town on its feet."