Why I’ve Stepped Away from Cluedo

Almost one week ago, an announcement was made that an Australian production of the much-loved play Cluedo was being mounted.
 
Included in that announcement were the names of three actors who had excitedly signed on to be part of the small ensemble cast, and I happened to be one of those actors mentioned. 
 

In the hours and days that followed, a focused social media campaign was deployed from within the theatre community, aggressively targeting the two other actors named alongside me, members of the production team, the director of the production, and everyday individuals who simply expressed their delight at my return to mainstream theatre. 

The bullying even extends to my partner Vanessa, our friends and family. 

Make no mistake, this is bullying!

In a sit-down meeting with key production personnel only days before the announcement, I made it very clear that I didn’t want my inclusion in the cast to negatively impact any of the other actors. 

Those two actors mentioned alongside me have been and continue to be harassed and bullied by their peers.

I cannot and will not let my involvement in a show result in good people being targeted by trolls and bullies. I have therefore made the decision to withdraw from the production.

Craig McLachlan

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