11-01-2021, 12:56 PM
"The unrest is understood to have stemmed from director Gilliam’s previous comments in the press relating to trans rights, race and the #MeToo movement, which some within the Old Vic team felt to be at odds with the theatre’s culture and values.
On the day Into the Woods was first announced in May, an all-staff meeting was held by the theatre, during which executive director Kate Varah addressed concerns raised by members of the Old Vic team.
The venue has confirmed this meeting took place, and that Varah also met with Gilliam and co-director Leah Hausman to discuss the theatre’s values during their time working on the show."
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"The Stage is also aware of at least one resignation related to the theatre’s decision to host the production. The Old Vic refused to comment on this.
The Old Vic’s decision last week to part ways with the musical came soon after Gilliam urged his followers on social media to watch comedian Dave Chappelle’s new show on Netflix. The show has been widely criticised as transphobic, with Netflix staff staging walkouts organised by the company’s trans employees and allies."
https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/old-vic-...nvolvement
On the day Into the Woods was first announced in May, an all-staff meeting was held by the theatre, during which executive director Kate Varah addressed concerns raised by members of the Old Vic team.
The venue has confirmed this meeting took place, and that Varah also met with Gilliam and co-director Leah Hausman to discuss the theatre’s values during their time working on the show."
(...)
"The Stage is also aware of at least one resignation related to the theatre’s decision to host the production. The Old Vic refused to comment on this.
The Old Vic’s decision last week to part ways with the musical came soon after Gilliam urged his followers on social media to watch comedian Dave Chappelle’s new show on Netflix. The show has been widely criticised as transphobic, with Netflix staff staging walkouts organised by the company’s trans employees and allies."
https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/old-vic-...nvolvement