VENUE CYMRU has apologised to ticketholders following the sudden cancellation of a performance yesterday evening (August 13).

The theatre's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang show was originally scheduled to start at 7pm, which was pushed back to 8.30pm.

However, this was then cancelled shortly before 6pm, with Venue Cymru explaining "technical issues" which were "out of their control" were to blame.

The venue apologised to ticketholders, and said that all remaining performances of the show would go ahead as scheduled.

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There will be an additional performance on August 16.

A Venue Cymru spokesperson said: "Due to technical issues, tonight's performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is cancelled.

"Please do not travel to the venue.

"All affected ticket holders will be sent an updated email very shortly.

"We are truly sorry for these issues that have been unexpected and out of our control.

"We expect all other performances this week to continue as scheduled.

"We’re pleased to confirm all remaining performances of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be going ahead as scheduled, including an additional performance on Friday 16th August, 2pm."