The much-anticipated Coraline musical tour has been cancelled due to serious allegations against author Neil Gaiman. The decision affects multiple venues and ticket holders across the UK.
Manchester: So, the Coraline musical was all set to go, right? It was supposed to kick off in Leeds this April and then hit Manchester in May. But now, it’s all off.
They were really excited about this spooky adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s book. It was going to have some amazing puppetry and sets. But then, allegations against Gaiman came out, and everything changed.
Eight women have made claims against him, including one about a sexual assault. Gaiman has denied all of it, saying he never did anything non-consensual.
The venues involved, like Leeds Playhouse and HOME in Manchester, said they couldn’t go ahead with the show given the situation. They felt it was impossible to continue with the tour.
They reached out to ticket holders directly, letting them know about the cancellation. It’s a real bummer for fans who were looking forward to it.
And it’s not just the musical. Dark Horse Comics also cancelled their projects with Gaiman. Even Disney has paused a film adaptation. It’s a tough time for everyone involved.
