Well, looks like the nail is firmly in the coffin for The Broadway Theatre in Peterborough.
In case you haven’t heard, the theatre owned by local businessman Rinaldo Fasulo, suffered from an arson attack which has meant that thousands of customers with tickets for future events look likely to lose their money.
The impact on local Peterborough businesses is expected to be pretty harsh too with many relying on mid-week performances at the Broadway to survive. Gaston’s restaurant which is also owned by Rinaldo (in addition to Sessions House) has been closed until further notice.
According to reports in the Evening Telegraph, neither the intruder alarm or the fire alarm was activated so insurers Norwich Union are refusing to pay out. Understandably, many ticket holders are outraged at this (including myself as I’m going to be down £40) and comments have been left on various ET articles.
The future of the theatre looks pretty dire too with a couple of Facebook groups being set up to try and save the venue. Join the groups here and here.
Have you lost out too or have you managed to get a refund from the bank? Let me know by leaving a comment below.
UPDATE – The Broadway has now officially closed!
Parent company “03 Leisure Limited” has ceased trading so anyone with tickets that paid by cash, you need to join the list of creditors. You can find out more details from the Broadway’s homepage or by downloading the statement issued by their liquidators, Butcher Woods.
I’d urge any creditors to contact Butcher Woods ASAP to discuss their options.
6 Responses to Broadway Theatre Refunds Unlikely
Sean March 11, 2009
Another one of Rinaldo’s businesses torched?? Mmmmm….
Lesley March 24, 2009
Thanks for this info, the Broadway have been v difficult to contact and their website as much use as a chocolate teapot!
I am a member of a craft group attached to a local charity and just before Christmas we purchased 16 tickets to attend the Pam Ayres show at the Broadway at the end of Feb. My hubby went to pay for the tickets and erroneously paid with his debit card rather than his credit card (didn’t have his glasses on!!) So now we are £265 out of pocket….incidentally I emailed Pam Ayres’ agent and he too had had tremendous difficulty getting any response from the theatre. He also said that what should have happened is that our money should have been paid into a separate account and held there until the show went ahead, this is apparently normal practice. He confirms that he’s received no moneys either and suggests that this should all be investigated by whoever is brought in to deal with the insolvency. Thanks for the info anyway, will contact Butcher Woods and see how it goes from there.
Mouse March 30, 2009
Lots of rumours circulating that Mr F has bought the hotel. Anyone able to confirm? Lots of agents and Equity members would love to hear…..
Gemma November 2, 2011
I have/had booked tickets for a show in December. I paid by debit card and dont know what to do? How do I try to get my money back?
Joff November 2, 2011
Hi Gemma, you will need to speak to your bank to get the money back. You should be covered by the Visa guarantee