The Lichfield Street venue was due to run a shorter Christmas season with performances starting from Sunday.

However, after the government decision to keep Wolverhampton in tier 3, a screening of A Christmas Carol and live performances of Dear Santa, have been cancelled and patrons automatically refunded. A spokesperson said:

“We waited until yesterday to see if the city would be downgraded. Unfortunately, Covid-19 cases remain high and the tier 3 status is still in place.

“Advanced bookings for both productions were high, and several performances had already sold out. There is a clear appetite to return to live performances.”

The theatre continues to sell tickets for productions from April 2021 and beyond.

To book please visit grandtheatre.co.uk.