London, Ont., theatre cancels Little Shop of Horrors after Black artists push back over all-white cast
January 9, 2025
The Palace Theatre says it's cancelling its May production of the 1980s horror-comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors in London, Ont., after artists criticized its decision to proceed with the play without Black actors. The theatre's executive director says it cast white actors because no Black actors auditioned, and now says it will diversify search efforts in the future.
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