February 6, 2025 3:26 pm

Musical Adaptation of Classic Neil Gaiman Movie 'Coraline' Canceled After Recent Allegations
Musical Adaptation of Classic Neil Gaiman Movie 'Coraline' Canceled After Recent Allegations

Musical Adaptation of Classic Neil Gaiman Movie ‘Coraline’ Canceled After Recent Allegations

A stage production of Neil Gaiman‘s 2002 children’s novel Coraline has been canceled, Variety reports. A statement from the production partners behind the scrapped musical cited the recent allegations of sexual misconduct brought against the author. Coraline — A Musical was originally scheduled to run at the Leeds Playhouse in England from April to May of this year before embarking on a tour through Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Manchester. In the joint statement from Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Rep, and Home Manchester, the organizations stated, “We have decided our production of Coraline – A Musical will not proceed.”

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​The producers said it was “impossible” to continue with the adaptation. Read More