Thursday, December 14, 2017

London Theatre Axes Play Because It's Too 'Highly Conflictual' During Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign

"The Royal Court Theatre has shelved its planned production of Rita, Sue and Bob Too after The Guardian revealed its original co-director Max Stafford-Clark had been forced to step down after allegations of sexual harassment. The play, which tells the story of two teenage girls who have a sexual relationship with an older married man, has been on a UK tour ... Royal Court's artistic director, Vicky Featherstone, has been a leading figure in the drive to combat sexual harassment in the industry."



Article source here:Arts Journal

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