BBC reports that a community shows that the scheduled for this Christmas have been canceled because of concerns regarding exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a cancer causing substance that has been extensively used in building industry previous to recognition that the substance causes a deadly form of cancer.

The Carlton Theatre in Teignmouth has been closed since rainwater which was getting into the roof began seeping into the asbestos.

The community show due to go on stage this Christmas has been postponed.

Teignbridge councillor Jim Grimble, who is responsible for assets and performance, said investigations had shown the theatre was safe.

He said: "We are talking about potential risk.


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