A children's performing arts school was forced to cancel its production of Hairspray after a 'cyberbullying' campaign run by an Instagram star and an actress who complained that the cast was not sufficiently 'ethnically diverse'. Actress Kristin Paulse and Instagram star Sabby Jey, neither of whom have children at the school, took exception to the production because only six of 50 roles were given to 'racially diverse' people. Ms Paulse said when the school responded, she sent a five-page letter expressing her concerns but felt it was dismissed. Ms Jey said she didn't understand why the school was making itself out to be the victim. Ms Paulse said she just wants an apology as she has given one for any distress she has caused.

Source: Daily Mail June 17, 2020 08:29 UTC