Craig McLachlan to leave Rocky Horror Show amid sexual misconduct allegations

Craig McLachlan has agreed with the producers of The Rocky Horror Show to step down from the current production amid explosive allegations of sexual misconduct made against him, all of which he has strongly denied.

The string of allegations made by a Fairfax Media and ABC joint investigation came from three of McLachlan's cast mates from his time starring in the Rocky Horror Picture Show during its run in Melbourne in 2014.

Producers of The Rocky Horror Show, The Gordon Frost Organisation (GFO), said in a statement it was "shocked to learn of allegations against Craig McLachlan".

"We take these allegations very seriously, and have always endeavoured to prioritise a safe working environment," the statement said.

"In response, we have spoken to Craig and have mutually agreed that it is not appropriate for him to continue in the current production of the show.

"We will be conducting a full internal investigation and will cooperate fully with authorities."

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford had earlier tweeted on Monday afternoon that McLachlan would not continue with the show "until issues are resolved".

Model and actress Erika Heynatz alleged that the 52-year-old was a “predator” and “really calculated and very manipulative”.

"That's not normal workplace behaviour, that's not normal, that's not OK and yet for some reason, because of this sense of entitlement and this level of confidence … he thought there was nothing wrong with doing that," she reportedly said.

McLachlan, who is best known for his roles in Home and Away, Neighbours and the Doctor Blake mysteries described the allegations in The Sydney Morning Herald as "baseless" in an email to the newspaper.

"They seem to be simple inventions, perhaps made for financial reasons, perhaps to gain notoriety," he was quoted as writing.

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"These allegations are ALL made up."

GFO said they "weren't aware" of the allegations up until the media report on Monday and no complaints were made during the 2014 production of the show.

"We can confirm that our records show the claimants at no time made any complaint - formal or informal - to the company manager or executive producer of The Rocky Horror Show in 2014," the statement said.

"It would be distressing to us if anyone within our company was dismissive of sexual assault allegations, and this will form a part of our internal investigation."

Detectives from Melbourne SOCIT (Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Teams) said they are investigating allegations of sexual offences dating back to 2014.