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Controversial Play 'TERF' on JK Rowling's Trans Views Faces Security Concerns

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival production explores Rowling's conflicts with 'Harry Potter' stars over transgender rights, prompting anticipated protests.

  • Playwright Joshua Kaplan's 'TERF' imagines a fictional intervention by 'Harry Potter' actors addressing Rowling's stance on trans rights.
  • The production has already changed venues and implemented additional security measures due to expected disruptions.
  • Kaplan's script includes scenes depicting influences on Rowling's views, involving key male figures from her life.
  • Producers and cast members have faced online harassment, with fears of doxxing and abuse towards the involved trans actress.
  • Despite controversy, there is high demand for tickets, and the play's run is scheduled from August 1 to 25 at the Assembly Rooms.
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