Rachel Gunn’s controversial Olympic performance has been given an affectionate musical treatment.
When breakdancer Rachel Gunn – better known as Raygun – became a viral phenomenon and target of internet bullies after her much-mocked Olympic performance, comedian Steph Broadbridge wasn’t laughing.
“I was obsessed with the story and desperate to see what happened in terms of how the different generations and the different genders responded.”Broadbridge has channelled her fascination into, which debuts in Sydney on Saturday before a full run at comedy festivals in Sydney, Melbourne and Edinburgh next year.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
After break(danc)ing the internet, Raygun has inspired a musicalRachel Gunn’s controversial Olympic performance has been given an affectionate musical treatment.
Read more »
US heavy metal star roasts Raygun in cheeky swipe at AustraliaA member of a popular heavy metal band has roasted Olympian Raygun in a cheeky quip about Australia during their first visit Down Under in six years.
Read more »
Welcome to Raygun Inc, where breaking bad is good for businessNo to reality TV, yes to brand deals. When it comes to turning 15 minutes of fame into a career, Raygun has all the right moves.
Read more »
'Raygun' retires from breaking after Paris 2024 Olympic Games backlashRachel Gunn, aka Raygun, says she will no longer compete in the sport of breaking after the vitriolic reaction to her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Read more »
Raygun makes surprise appearance after retirement from breaking competitionsOlympian breaker Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has stunned concertgoers, taking the stage at Australian singer Tones and I's Melbourne show on Saturday night to show off her iconic moves.
Read more »
Five quick hits — Raygun reference caps off victory, Dallas hold unwanted NFL recordAustralia's Raygun is still making an impression in pop culture as the Vikings chose to emulate her Olympic performance to celebrate victory.
Read more »