A Dolly Parton-themed musical had to be temporarily stopped during a performance at Manchester's Opera House due to homophobic abuse directed at the stage. Actor Stevie Webb, who plays a superfan in the show, claims audience members reacted negatively to the portrayal of a gay character, leading to the cast leaving the stage on two separate occasions. The incident prompted Webb to reflect on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and the need for greater acceptance in society.
A Dolly Parton -themed musical had to be suspended mid-show when homophobic abuse was hurled at the stage, an actor in the production has claimed. Stevie Webb, who plays a superfan of the country music superstar in the show, said an incident at the Opera House in Manchester during Here You Come Again saw the entire cast leave the stage because a woman was so disgusted there was a gay character on the stage. Mr.
Webb, posting on social media platform TikTok, said the incident last Wednesday was followed by similar trouble on Saturday, when a man had to be removed from the audience. Mr. Webb said there had also been problems during the London run of the production. He described an incident involving a man shouting an offensive slur and adding, 'I just want to see Dolly Parton.' Mr. Webb said the incidents had 'really opened eyes.' 'We're in such a bubble in this industry. But travelling the country and seeing how many people literally cannot bear to see a gay person depicted on stage - it's wild.'Publicity for Here You Come Again described the show as the story of 'a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times.' The Opera House said such incidents were 'rare' and that anyone engaging in abusive behaviour would be removed 'immediately'. This week also brings a new Rizzle Kicks album, the release of Civilization VII, and the launch of Clueless the Musical.
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