After a legal threat, Australian breaker Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn has reached an agreement with comedian Stephanie Broadbridge, allowing the musical to proceed with a new name, poster, and no performance of Gunn's controversial kangaroo dance.
Harry Langer—DeFodi Images/Getty ImagesBRISBANE, Australia — Australia n breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has tried to be a good sport about the jokes and criticism that poured in from around the globe after her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics .Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge called off the show just hours before it was set to premiere in Sydney, after Gunn’s lawyers contacted its comedy club venue and threatened legal action.
at the August debut of Olympic breaking left her “devastated” and forced her to retire from competition. Still, she said she appreciated the attention from famous comedians like late-night host Jimmy Fallon. “I don’t think I’m in a place yet to watch it but I will watch it at some point,” she said. “She still gets to go ahead with the musical, she’s got a new name, new poster, and she still gets to take that show on the road. So I’m really happy for her and I wish her all the best with the show and with the tour,” Gunn said.“We have not sought any costs from all this. So there’s a lot of talk around this $10,000 ... that was from really early on, like day one, my lawyers were acting on my behalf.
Skinner, who was planning to send the proceeds from the show to a Sydney women’s shelter, said she offered $500 but the amount was apparently rejected. Skinner was quoted by Australian media as saying he couldn’t have asked for better publicity for the fledgling production which is now set for Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney in the first few months of next year.
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