J.K. Rowling’s agent Neil Blair has slammed the transgender rights activists who staged a dramatic protest before a gala performance of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Thursday in London’s West End.
\n\nThe protesters, many wearing masks, hats and goggles to hide their identity, stormed the red carpet as celebrities were arriving for a new shortened version of the show at the Palace Theatre. The activists, one with a T-shirt stating “Rowling money kills,” lay on the red carpet before they were dragged off by security guards.
\n\nIn a statement provided to Variety, Blair said, “We respect peaceful activism and the right to express different views. But those rights must be exercised without putting others at risk, including audience members, performers and theater staff, as we saw [Thursday] evening during the protests outside the Palace Theatre in London ahead of the gala performance of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.'”
\n\nHe added, “Above all, we want to continue bringing the magic of Harry Potter to the wonderful fans who have supported and embraced this world for so many years. Every fan deserves to enjoy the magic of Harry Potter in an atmosphere of respect and security, and we remain…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/