Cash-hit Liceu delays opening

Spain's economic crisis has forced Barcelona's Liceu opera house to delay the opening of its 2011-2012 season by a month and could lead to temporary layoffs at the famous theatre, a spokeswoman said.

The Liceu said cuts in subsidies have reduced its 2011-2012 budget to €48.4 million ($88.5 million).

The season will start with Charles Gounod's Faust on October 7.