'I haven't left my house, I'm scared' says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
The Mean Girls musical tour in Belfast has been cancelled following violent civil unrest in Northern Ireland. Lead actress Vivian Panka expressed fear for her safety, noting that she has remained in her home due to the targeted nature of the disorder.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the impact of civil instability on the arts and entertainment sector and raises concerns regarding the safety of performers in volatile regions.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Peter Coulter BBC News NI Paul Coltas Vivian Panka (centre) was due to play Regina George in the Mean Girls musical in Belfast One of the lead cast of the Mean Girls UK tour has said she has not left her house and is frightened following disorder in Belfast that has led to the show being cancelled.
The article reports on a specific event and the personal experience of an individual without taking a political stance on the underlying unrest.
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