The 2021 run of the new 101 Dalmatians musical has been cancelled, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed. The show was originally set to be run in 2020 and then moved to this year – with future performance dates undetermined. Dodie Smith's story is adapted by Zinnie Harris with music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge, and is directed by Timothy Sheader. It follows a couple who decide to house over 100 dogs, and a bloodthirsty neighbour (Cruella De Vil), who tries to steal the pets to make a new coat. Artistic director Timothy Sheader said today: "Although we will be contacting all ticketholders to provide them with a full refund, we are exploring all options with our co-producers, writers, and creative team and very much hope to be able to announce new plans for the production in due course."