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 musical adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "Coraline" has been axed following sexual assault accusations against the author.

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

A U.K. stage production of Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” has been canceled following allegations of sexual assault 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 show's producers said "it would be impossible to continue in the context of the allegations against" the novel's author

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 stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s eerie children’s story Coraline has been cancelled after sexual assault allegations were made against the author.

A stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's book Coraline has been scrapped following sexual misconduct allegations about the author.

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.

A stage adaptation of Coraline has been cancelled following sexual misconduct allegations against the book's original author Neil Gaiman. Coraline - A Musical had been due to play at the Leeds Playhouse,