In 2001, Victor Sobchak and Andy McQuade founded a theatre company at the Lion and Unicorn in Kentish Town. Over the years Victor, in particular, has supported young actors, new writers, up and coming directors and entertained many thousands of people with bold and original theatre. In June, 2008, George Sallis, an actor who Sobchak gave his first theatre break to, surreptitiously contacted the owners of the Lion and Unicorn and offered them large amounts of money to take over the theatre. The owners accepted. It was an offer Victor Sobchak wasn't able to match. We're fighting back. George Sallis has used legal threats, intimidation and money to steal a theatre that has become very precious to many people. This cannot be allowed. We the undersigned state that we will publicly boycott ALL of Giant Olive performances or any shows connected with George Sallis.Furthermore, we will advise all friends of theatre to do the same. We ask the owners of The Lion & Unicorn to consider the new offer made by Andy McQuade, George Georgiou and Shaban Arifi, that will allow independent and honest theatre to continue -and allow Victor Sobchak to continue directing at his beloved theatre.