Overview
- Cauldeen Primary in Mackay Road had planned to stage Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, which includes a single scene about Syrian refugees.
- Highland Council said negative social media feedback included racist and abusive messages directed at the school and staff, with wellbeing prioritized.
- Police Scotland received a report on Friday, November 21, and said inquiries into threatening online communications are ongoing.
- The performance has been dropped in favor of in-school festive learning, with the council noting the decision sits under devolved school management.
- Edge Productions condemned the abuse and highlighted the show’s themes of tolerance and peace, while local figures including John Finlayson and MP Angus MacDonald criticized the messages and urged action; the controversy has unfolded as plans to house about 300 asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks have fueled local debate.