RTÉ executives were warned musicals are 'notoriously difficult', documents show

The 'Toy Show: the Musical' plans had been beset with problems including cancellations and low ticket sales. Picture: Andres Poveda

RTÉ chiefs were warned that musicals are "notoriously difficult" but planned to use "young stars", new documents related to the flop Toy Show: the Musical reveal.

Director general of the embattled broadcaster Kevin Bakhurst sent the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) additional material around the ill-fated venture, which had been beset with problems including cancellations due to illness and low ticket sales and had initially been projected to bring in revenue of roughly €4.1m.