Two eagerly-awaited nights of a Shakespeare drama in the shadow of Norwich Cathedral have been cancelled after one of its cast members tested positive for Covid.

A Midsummer Night's Dream had been due to take place on Thursday and Friday (July 22-23) as part of Norwich Theatre's 'Interlude in the Close' season.

But one of the two-strong cast has registered a positive test for Covid, resulting in the two performances being cancelled.

Eastern Daily Press: The Interlude tent at Norwich Cathedral CloseThe Interlude tent at Norwich Cathedral Close (Image: Archant 2021)

Theatre company Out of Chaos will instead perform the play at Norwich Playhouse on Saturday, October 16, starting at 7.30pm.

Interlude is a collaboration between Norwich Theatre - which runs the Theatre Royal, Playhouse and Stage Two - and Lost in Translation Circus.

It launched in Chapelfield Gardens last year, and is back for a second summer at a new location of Norwich Cathedral Close.

Shows are taking place in a big top tent on the fields of Norwich School.

Award-winning comedian Rich Hall is set to perform on Wednesday evening.