Actor Craig McLachlan has withdrawn from the current production of the Rocky Horror Show in Adelaide after being accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour and bullying by a number of former female colleagues.
The show’s producers, the Gordon Frost Organisation, say they have spoken with McLachlan and have agreed that it is not appropriate for him to continue in the current production.
“We will be conducting a full internal investigation and will cooperate fully with authorities,” GFO said in a statement on Monday.
The producers of the popular television series The Doctor Blake Mysteries, which stars McLachlan, will also hold production on a new series to allow “due process”.
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Hopefully, the "Me-Too" and "Times-Up" movement, has paved the way for all persons to feel comfortable in reporting their claims of inappropriate behaviour and sexual abuse, to the relevant authorities at the time of the incident. So sad, that for all these women and men who have now come forward with their own stories, did not feel supported at the time of the incident. Now, finally, voices are being heard and hopefully, all those found guilty (not by media), but by the juridical system, will be charged. All those found not guilty, well, what can you do? Their reputation has been tarnished never the less. What I find from all this, is that due to the lapse of time between incident and reporting, these alleged perpetrators have gone on with their careers, some very successfully. Rightfully, many television shows and stage productions have been ceased to allow for proper investigative procedures to take place. However, I am also concerned for the many others who will be affected financially by these claims. The aftermath is far-reaching.