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Will Mellor hits out at Frozen the Musical over casting choices that saw characters change race midway through the show: 'It confused the whole audience'


Frozen the Musical has been slammed for casting decisions that saw characters change race midway through the show.

During its three-year West End run, the role of Young Elsa was played by black child actors Minaii Barrowes and Sasha Watson-Lobo at different times, with the character later transforming into adult Elsa, portrayed by white actress Samantha Barks, 34. Frozen the Musical has been slammed for casting decisions that saw characters change race midway through the show (pictured Minaii Barrowes who plays young Elsa) During its three-year West End run, the role of Young Elsa was played by black child actors Minaii Barrowes and Sasha Watson-Lobo at different times, with the character later transforming into adult Elsa, portrayed by white actress Samantha Barks, 34 (pictured)

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