Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn’s legal team has shut down a Raygun-inspired musical to protect “her intellectual property” and ensure “her brand remains strong and respected”.
Global sensation Raygun’s legal team have dashed the hopes of an Aussie comedian who was getting ready to debut her new musical based on the breakdancer’s Olympic journey.
A trial show of ‘Breaking: The Musical’ written by and starring Steph Broadbridge was to go ahead at Kinselas in Darlinghurst, Sydney, at 7pm Saturday but has been cancelled after lawyers for Raygun, real name Rachael Gunn, sent a cease and desist letter.
The 90-minute show follows Ms Gunn’s acceptance into and performance in the breakdancing event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which launched her to viral fame with her bizarre moves including writhing on the ground like a snake and hopping like a kangaroo.
Ms Gunn’s lawyers threatened legal action against the venue and its promoter in order to protect their client’s ‘intellectual property’ and ensure ‘her brand remains strong and respected’.
‘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,’ representatives from Born Bred Talent said in a statement.
‘This action is not intended to diminish the contributions of others, but rather to ensure her brand is properly represented and protected in all future endeavours.’
Ms Broadbridge, a comedian and musician, confirmed the show wouldn’t go ahead on social media on Saturday morning saying that it had been ‘cancelled’.
‘They were… worried that I was damaging her brand, which I would never do… She doesn’t need me to do that,’ she said.
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