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In the first half of the show, five vocalists performed hit songs from film musicals as Dame Julie looked on. After the break she narrated an adaptation of a children's book she had co-written with her daughter. Hundreds walked out of the Sound of Music star’s show at London's O2 Arena and queued to demand refunds. Graham Well, of Dartford, Kent, spent £420 on five tickets for his family but walked out at the interval. He told UK paper, The Mirror: "I feel totally robbed and I would like the ticket price back. I saw at least 2,000 people walking out. It became like a second-rate pantomime." But organisers AEG said last night: "The show started and finished with a standing ovation. That speaks for itself." Andrews has not appeared on a British stage for 30 years and has rarely performed since surgeons removed growths from her vocal cords in 1997. Related Articles: AEG Partnership with Eventim? With their partnership with Ticketmaster about to expire, Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), owner of Staples Center in Los Angeles and London’s O2 arena, as well as being Ticketmaster's largest client, is said to be exploring a potential relationship with European leader CTS Eventim AG - the... Holiday on Ice Announces Collaboration With Barry Manilow Pop culture icon and legendary showman Barry Manilow and
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Angry fans were demanding a refund yesterday, claiming Julie Andrews’ comeback show on Saturday night was a "rip-off" because she did not sing, leaving it to a backing group.