Despite calls by a Christian group urging Britain’s regional theatres not to carry Jerry Springer, The Opera, it looks like a tour will go forward. “Christian Voice wrote to 250 theatres earlier this month urging them to boycott the controversial musical. But the musical’s producer, John Thoday, told The Stage newspaper that theatres had been largely supportive of the tour. Jerry Springer – the Opera is due to open in Plymouth in January 2006.”