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‘Coraline’ Musical Scrapped Amid Neil Gaiman Sexual Assault Allegations

The musical 'Coraline' that was scheduled to premiere in April was canceled amid allegations of sexual assault against author Neil Gaiman.

In a joint statement posted on Wednesday, the co-production partners Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Rep, and Home Manchester read: “We have decided our production of Coraline – A Musical will not proceed. After careful consideration, we feel it would be impossible to continue in the context of the allegations against its original author.” The production partners noted that tickets holders were contacted via email. The story gained massive popularity following a stop-motion animation film by Henry Selick, and was later adapted as a musical by the playwright Zinnie Harris and the composer Louis Barabbas, and was set to be helmed by Leeds Playhouse’s Artistic Director James Brining.

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