Only Fools and Horses Musical stars 'visibly upset' after vile racist abuse from audience
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The cast of Only Fools And Horses: The Musical were reportedly subjected to vile racist abuse from an audience member. It comes as the hit musical took to the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, West London. It's said members of the cast, including Bradley John and Gloria Acquaah-Harrison, who play lorry driver Denzil Tulser and Mrs Obooko, were targeted by with the disgusting heckling on Friday evening.
Sources say some of the show's stars were left "visibly upset" by the incident, which prompted stage show bosses to issue a statement online to condemn the actions. The statement read: "Here at Only Fools and Horses The Musical we always act with respect and kindness towards ourselves and others. We do expect our audiences to do the same.".
It continued: "Any unkind comments, bullying, discrimination or any form of abuse towards our cast or company members will not be tolerated by the producers or theatres. We expect respect on and off stage. "We are committed to working closely with the venue teams to ensure that our cast, company and audiences embrace an environment of respect, inclusivity and safety.".
A source who witnessed the abuse told the Sun: "It was a rowdy crowd, with everyone in the Christmas spirit. But this idiot spoiled the performance for those in ear shot. Security were unable to identify the culprit and eject them.". Another added that "cast members were visibly upset" by what was going on. "They couldn’t believe what they were hearing," they said.
