'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
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"I just wanted to address something because especially, for me, as a person of colour, and people are actively targeting black people."
— Vivian Panka , Celebrity
"'I haven't left my house, I'm scared'"
— Mean Girls actor , Celebrity
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The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
Despite city-wide unrest, Belfast's Lyric Theatre proceeded with its performance of 'Bold Girls', while the 'Mean Girls' musical at the Grand Opera House was cancelled due to safety concerns.
Vivian Panka, the first Black actress to play Regina George in 'Mean Girls', expressed fear and concern after the Belfast performances were cancelled amid city-wide unrest.
Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O’Neill condemned the 'outright thuggery' in Belfast following violent riots that led to homes being set alight.
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