Raygun: the musical cancelled after viral Olympian’s legal threat

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn’s authorized crew has stopped a musical parody about her journey to the Paris Olympics from taking to the stage.

The present titled ‘Raygun: The Musical’ was created by Australian comic Steph Broadbridge, who was additionally as a result of characteristic within the forged.

It was as a result of debut on Saturday at Kinselas in Darlinghurst, Sydney, however Broadbridge was pressured to cancel the present after attorneys despatched a stop and desist letter.

In a statement to the Guardian, Gunn’s authorized and administration crew mentioned it was dedicated to defending her mental property and making certain that her model remained robust and revered.

Broadbridge mentioned on Instagram that she deliberate for the present to be “back soon” and “with a whole new story arc”. Everyone who was as a result of attend the trial present can be supplied a refund for his or her A$10 ticket, she added.

She mentioned: “They [Gunn’s legal team] were worried I was damaging her brand, which I would never.”

Gunn didn’t obtain a single level from judges at this summer time’s Olympic video games and was subsequently eradicated from the round-robin stage which led to a torrent of abuse on-line.

Despite being defended by officials, her efficiency divided opinion throughout the breaking neighborhood, with some saying she made a mockery of the scene.

Gunn had initially deliberate to maintain competing after the Olympics, however in November mentioned the saga had been so “upsetting” that she modified her thoughts and had decided to retire.

Some of Gunn’s unconventional strikes – such because the sprinkler and kangaroo-hop – went viral after her Olympics efficiency.

Now, Gunn’s attorneys have reportedly trademarked the poster for the musical and suggested Broadbridge that she was “not allowed” to do the kangaroo dance as a result of Gunn “owns” it.

“That one did puzzle me – I mean, that’s an Olympic-level dance,” Broadbridge mentioned in her Instagram video. “How would I possibly be able to do that without any formal breakdancing training?”

She ended her video saying that she intends to alter the identify of her character to “Raygun with an I” in hopes that “fixes everyone’s concerns”.

In their assertion to The Guardian, Gunn’s authorized crew mentioned: “While we have immense respect for the credible work and effort that has gone into the development of the show, we must take necessary steps to safeguard Rachael’s creative rights and the integrity of her work.

“This motion isn’t meant to decrease the contributions of others, however somewhat to make sure her model is correctly represented and guarded in all future endeavours.”