Actors in a musical inspired by country legend Dolly Parton have come forward with stories of homophobic abuse from audience members. The Independent reports that actor Stevie Webb, who stars in the musical “Here You Come Again,” shared stories of audience members who brought performances to a halt with homophobic outbursts.

The organizers of a Dolly Parton musical currently touring the UK have issued a statement condemning homophobic abuse being directed at the cast during performances. In a social media post, the producers of Here You Come Again said: “In light of homophobic comments and abuse directed at our company,

A Dolly Parton-themed musical had to be suspended mid-show when homophobic abuse was hurled at the stage, an actor in the production has claimed. Stevie Webb said an incident at the Opera House in Manchester during Here You Come Again saw the whole cast "leave the stage,