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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Peter McGoran

Steve Martin and Martin Short cancel Belfast SSE Arena show over coronavirus fears

Comedian Steve Martin this morning announced that he and fellow funnyman Martin Short  have been forced to cancel their scheduled performance at the SSE Arena in Belfast.

The massive show had been due to take place this evening, March 12.

Taking to Twitter, he shared a statement about their tour which is currently working its way around Europe, Belfast Live reports.

He wrote: "Dear Belfast ticket-holders, in light of the ever-evolving global situation, Marty and I have decided to postpone our Belfast show until happier times."

The performer also added that last night's show in Dublin's 3Arena was set be their last in Scotland and Ireland "for a while".

He continued: "Last night’s thrilling Dublin show turns out to be our sad farewell – for a while – to our beautiful Ireland and Scotland tour."

In a separate tweet, he added: "Refunds addressed at point of sale."

Steve Martin and Martin Short's tour kicked off in Glasgow on March 9, with their show at Dublin taking place last night, March 11

Aiken have since confirmed that the show will not go ahead, releasing a statement saying: "Please note this show will not go ahead tonight – please see statement below from Steve Martin: Dear Belfast ticket holders, In light of the ever-evolving situation, Marty and I have decided to postpone our Belfast show until happier times. Last night’s thrilling Dublin show turns out to be our sad farewell – for a while – to our beautiful Ireland and Scotland experience. Refunds from point of purchase Steve"

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