World-renowned standup comic Trevor Noah is currently on an India tour. He is conducting shows in different cities in the country. While most audiences are having the time of their lives laughing and giggling at his performances, Bengalurueans had a terrible experience at Trevor’s show on September 27. People from far distances attended the show to witness Noah’s magical comical timing. But all the efforts went in vain!
Trevor Noah’s Shows Got Cancelled In Bengaluru. Here’s Why
Dear Bengalaru India, I was so looking forward to performing in your amazing city but due to technical issues we’ve been forced to cancel both shows.
We tried everything but because the audience can’t hear the comedians on stage there’s literally no way to do a show. We’ll make…— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) September 27, 2023
The comedian took to social media to share the disheartening news of cancelling both of his “Off The Record Tour” shows in the Karnataka capital. Organised on September 27, 2023, at Manpho Convention Centre, major technical issues forced Trevor and the organisers to make the decision to cancel both of his shows. In the post, he talked about involved people trying everything but the audiences could not hear the comedians on stage. As his performances were not audible properly to the crowd for the technical glitch, they called off the shows. Trevor further added that all the ticket holders will receive a full refund.
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Bengaluru, we are extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused at Trevor Noah’s Off The Record show at Manpho Convention Centre on September 27th. The Bengaluru leg of the India Tour for both September 27th & 28th stands cancelled. All customers who purchased tickets for both…
— BookMyShow (@bookmyshow) September 27, 2023
BookMyShow also took to social media to announce the news of show cancellations at the Manpho Convention Centre. Ticket holders will be receiving a complete refund within 8-10 working days.
Here’s a small glimpse of Trevor’s last night’s show shared by Anuj Rathi (@anujrathi).
Poor Trevor tried to help the technicians get the audio right patiently. He was as disappointed as the rest of us 😢 https://t.co/T3Y8v7vMcU pic.twitter.com/paR0aYFYGo
— Anuj Rathi (@anujrathi) September 27, 2023
People Are Criticising The Organisers For Such Terrible Technical Issues
Trevor Noah has a fanbase all around the world. His fans, followers, and admirers of Bengaluru booked tickets spending thousands just to enjoy his live performances. Not just the expenditure, they even travelled for a long time to reach the venue of the show. If you don’t know yet, the Outer Ring Road of the city witnessed the worst traffic congestion yesterday with over 3 lakh vehicles stuck in the traffic jam.
People from different places visited the venue overcoming the traffic and once again faced the same inconveniences while returning. Organisers and technicians are receiving horrible flak from Netizens for such a huge fuss during the show of someone as popular as Trevor Noah.
Complaints and memes are going viral on the Internet. Here’s what they are posting.
Sound systems are not IT 🤡🤡
— Mukesh (@mikejava85) September 27, 2023
🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/zb3sBZfQic
— Ms.पॉजिटिविटी 🇮🇳 (@No__negativtyxd) September 27, 2023
Bengaluru wanted to experience Trevor Noah, but Trevor Noah ended up experiencing Bengaluru.
— Hitesh Dagar (@HITESHDAGAR) September 27, 2023
Man, you guys had one job for a stand up show !!
— Arsènite (@Arsenite49) September 27, 2023
An apology just can’t cut it! A convention centre with two concrete walls on the side for a show where acoustics is paramount? Even a newbie wouldn’t make that mistake!!!! For many of us, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The Event organizers need to be flayed for this!!!
— Pritesh Dagur (@artzire) September 27, 2023
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The man @trevornoah is a legend and we all waited months to watch him! For 4200 a ticket, this was the worst possible show I’ve been to ever!!!!
— Pritesh Dagur (@artzire) September 27, 2023
Ummm… how about using one of these? When in India, do #Jugaad! pic.twitter.com/1s26KFDKiT
— Sid B (@siliconpi) September 27, 2023
This has to b the shortest performance I have ever paid and braved through Bangalore traffic to watch!
Beyond disappointed about @Trevornoah ‘s show getting canned in Bengaluru!! I only have @bookmyshow to blame for their absolutely shoddy job of organising the most basic thngs pic.twitter.com/Q6TaMz2ufv— Aanchal Bhargava (@BhargavaAanchal) September 27, 2023
And it’s a good night from this part of the world – Bengaluru/ Bangalore
btwn it is disappointing that organisers goofed up much much-awaited Trevor Noah show here & feel sorry to people who braced ORR #bangaloretraffic to reach the venue for disappointment! pic.twitter.com/d9l8SgiwR7
— Soumya Geetha (@SoumyaGeetha) September 27, 2023
What do you think of this incident?
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Trevor Noah