The cast of the hit show gathered on stage during the interval to break the very emotional news to the audience, who let out an audible collective gasp.
Bouquets of flowers were placed outside the Aldwych Theatre in London this evening where a performance of the Tina Turner Musical was ending - as fans came to terms with her death.
Olivia Ansell’s first festival has been beset with challenges, from the pandemic to a boycott and unpredictable weather. But she’s determined to give audiences what they most need right now - joy and hope.