@JoelHarperJacks
JOEL HARPER-JACKSON
5 years
Everyone is entitled to an opinion. However much I disagree with it, I do respect her right. But to have an opinion like this about the LGBTQ community, then to have the audacity to think she may play someone from LGBTQ community is unacceptable. Absolutely not. Recast.
@westendwilma
West End Wilma
5 years
THE COLOR PURPLE actress says “I do not believe homosexuality is right” despite being cast in LGBTQ role
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@westendsoundman
West End Sound Man
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks My opinion on serial killers is the same, "I don't think it's right" but that wouldn't stop me auditioning for the lead in the Fred West musical as its called acting.
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JOEL HARPER-JACKSON
5 years
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@MrChrisPassey
Chris Passey FCCT
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks Agreed. She is entitled to her views. Though I don’t respect her for it. The bible - religion as a whole - is a man made construct. I can’t trust you if you think a beardy man in the sky made the universe with you in mind. Entitled to her views. Just nowhere near me.
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@j_boi87
John Cardno
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks Completely agree, I think in certain preofessions you have to be careful what you tweet and what you put out in the cyber world especially if you want to be ok the spotlight! What the previous cast has worked to highlight this comment takes away that!
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@JamesSteelLDN
James Steel
5 years
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@MckayShell
Michelle McKay
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks Wow I completely agree
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@brumhippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks The views expressed in the historic social media post by a member of @brumhippodrome and @CurveLeicester ’s The Color Purple cast in no way reflect those held by either of our theatres. We will be looking into the matter and will issue a full response in due course.
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@SamanthaOvens
Samantha Ovens 🏳️‍🌈
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks I wholeheartedly agree.
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@AnnetteWarriner
Snettie
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks Totally agree the Hippodrome are trying very hard to include new concepts of theatre into their seasons This is NOT helpful to future ticket sales. Be whatever you’re meant to be! Sadly I agree that this role needs recasting 🎭 x
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@Ian040476
Ian W
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks @JOJEHARVEY Anyone that knows me will tell you I support @CurveLeicester & have shouted praise for the last 10 years. This is the first time I feel let down by them and angry.
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@theblackcrow
Andy. HE HIM
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks @JOJEHARVEY It’s good we don’t need her approval move on .
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@glmacfalconer79
GaraidhLFalconer
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks Agree,someone who thinks like this for a role should be recast
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@DeclanPerring
Declan Perring
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks Could not agree more
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@KnittedLamb
Suzy Q
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks It's Like the saying "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" ....... but maybe not to the death. But you are so right she has no right to play an LGBTQ role.
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@FrancescaDi94
Francesca Di Marco
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks This character and show was a turning point for me being able to accept who I am, and although no one is able to take that away, I know for a fact that I could not sit and watch this woman - It would hurt too much. 🏳️‍🌈
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@DartmoorGal
Tracey Norman
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks The role will require research. She may learn something. I totally get the calls for her to be re-cast, but wouldn't education be better than dismissing her and sending her away with her negative viewpoint intact?
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@brianfrancis82
Brian
5 years
@JoelHarperJacks Word is that @brumhippodrome and @CurveLeicester tried to fire @Seyiomooba because she would not retract her statements and she threatened to sue based on religious discrimination. Waiting for confirmation on this. Unreal.
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