Charlie Chaplin, who has been deemed inappropriate material for a university theatrical society production. Photo / SuppliedCharlie Chaplin, who has been deemed inappropriate material for a university theatrical society production. A week after excitedly announcing Chaplin: The Musical as its spring show, the University of Canterbury Musical Theatre Society (MUSOC) cancelled the planned performance after concerns were raised about his scandalous past. Announcing The Addams Family Musical will replace Chaplin, the society said on Facebook some members had raised concerns about the selected show. "Members of the club have raised concerns about the selected 2021 spring show Chaplin: The Musical, with regards to the predatory and inappropriate conduct of Charlie Chaplin during his life and career," it said.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 26, 2021 20:58 UTC