The Old Vic has in London settled a High Court claim with an actor who alleges that Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted him while working as the theatre’s artistic director.
Ruari Cannon, who has waived his right to anonymity, claims Mr Spacey assaulted him in 2013 at an event related to the production of Tennessee Williams’s play Sweet Bird Of Youth.
He is taking legal action against the Hollywood actor, who denies the allegations, at the High Court in London.
Mr Cannon also had a separate claim against the Old Vic but this was settled on Tuesday, the theatre said.
An Old Vic spokesperson said: “Ruari Cannon and The Old Vic have reached a mutually agreed out-of-court settlement, the precise terms of which are confidential.
“This settlement has been agreed without any admission of liability, having regard to the costs and impact on all parties of continuing litigation.
“This statement has been mutually agreed and there will be no further comment.”
Two other men, who are anonymous, are also taking legal action against Mr Spacey, who is defending the claims.
All three say he abused them at times between 2000 and 2015.
In 2023, Mr Spacey was acquitted of nine sex offences relating to four men.
Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC, for the trio, told a High Court hearing on Tuesday that seven other people who allege they were sexually assaulted by Mr Spacey wish to give evidence without bringing a claim.
William McCormick KC, for Mr Spacey, said in written submissions that for the witnesses’ allegations to be included, each of them must be relevant to the specific circumstances of those at the centre of the legal claims.
The hearing, before Mrs Justice Lambert, is due to conclude on Wednesday.
Source: Press Association