A musical adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s book Coraline that was set to open in Leeds has been cancelled following accusations of sexual misconduct against the original author.

A U.K. stage production of Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” has been canceled following allegations of sexual misconduct against the author. The “Coraline” musical was set to take place at Leeds Playhouse from April 11 to May 11 before touring to Edinburgh,

The Leeds Playhouse has cancelled a production of Coraline, a musical based on the book by Neil Gaiman (Bloomsbury Publishing).

The American Gods author, 64, had been the subject of a lengthy New York magazine article that spoke to eight women who all accused him of sexual assault, including a long-term babysitter from New Zealand and a caretaker on his property in Woodstock, New York.

The show's producers said "it would be impossible to continue in the context of the allegations against" the novel's author

A new musical based on Neil Gaiman's book Coraline has been scrapped following sexual misconduct allegations against the author. The show had been due to open at Leeds Playhouse in April before being staged at Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre,

A huge musical adaptation of book-turned-movie Coraline has been cancelled just months ahead of its UK premiere. The ‘fantastically spooky’ adaptation had been due to tour a number of UK theatres early this year, with a premiere at Leeds Playhouse on April 11 before heading to Manchester’s HOME theatre in the city centre from May 15 to June 7.

A major Leeds theatre show has been cancelled due to allegations against Neil Gaiman. A musical adaptation of Coraline was due to be showcased at Leeds Playhouse. The new musical was based on Neil Gaiman’s award-winning novel, which was turned into a popular film.