Olympic Breakdancer Raygun Shuts Down Unauthorized Musical

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn cites intellectual property concerns and misrepresentation as reasons for halting the Sydney production inspired by her Olympic performance.

• Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, an Olympic breakdancer, revealed her legal team stopped the Sydney debut of 'Raygun: The Musical' due to lack of prior approval and potential harm to her personal and professional relationships.
• Gunn explained that her name and her iconic 'kangaroo silhouette pose' are trademarked to prevent unauthorized commercial use after others attempted to trademark her identity and image.
• The comedian behind the musical, Steph Broadbridge, announced the cancellation and offered refunds after Gunn's lawyers issued legal threats to the venue hosting the show.
• Gunn clarified that her 'kangaroo dance' was inspired by Australia's Olympic mascot, BK the boxing kangaroo, and not by Indigenous culture, addressing misinformation that caused concern within the Indigenous community.
• While expressing regret over the cancellation, Gunn emphasized her support for creativity and noted her challenges in navigating sudden fame following her Olympic success.

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