Australian breaker Rachael Gunn’s legal team has stopped a musical parody about her journey to the Paris Olympics from taking to the stage.
The show titled ‘Raygun: The Musical’ was created by Australian comedian Steph Broadbridge, who was also due to feature in the cast.
It was due to debut on Saturday at Kinselas in Darlinghurst, Sydney, but Broadbridge was forced to cancel the show after lawyers sent a cease and desist letter, saying that the Olympian owned the dance moves.
In a statement to the Guardian, Gunn’s legal and management team said it was committed to protecting her intellectual property and ensuring that her brand remained strong and respected.
Some of Gunn’s unconventional moves – such as the sprinkler and kangaroo-hop – went viral after her Olympics performance.
Now, Gunn’s lawyers have reportedly trademarked the poster for the musical and advised Broadbridge that
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