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Manchester: Dolly Parton musical halted over 'homophobic abuse'

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Dolly Parton-themed musical had to be suspended mid-show when homophobic abuse was hurled at the stage.

Actor Stevie Webb said the whole cast had to leave the stage at the Opera House in Manchester .

He said a woman was so disgusted there was a gay character on the stage during the show.

The Opera House said it took a " zero tolerance" approach to such incidents.

Parton has long been an ally of LGBT and other progressive causes.

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55

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44

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73

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semi-formal

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English

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48

Offensive language

offensive

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possibly hateful

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short-lived

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