Watch: Pro-Palestinian protest prompts scuffle onstage at Royal Opera House in London
Images and Videos shared online show the performer standing with the flag across his chest while the lead singers faced the audience. The audience was applauding as the lead singers took their bows, seemingly unaware of the commotion unfolding behind them.
WATCH the moment a cast member battles to unfurl a Palestinian flag in a protest at the Royal Opera House.
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When asked about potential disciplinary action against the performer, the opera company declined to comment, according to a report by the Associated Press (AP).
The incident occurred during the season's final performance of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Il Trovatore,' which translates to 'The Troubadour.' Director Adele Thomas' production offers a reinterpretation of the story, focusing on themes of desire and an all-consuming curse.
In a later statement, the opera company emphasized their commitment to political impartiality, saying, 'The display of the flag was spontaneous and unauthorized action by the artist. It was not approved by the Royal Ballet & Opera and is not in line with our commitment to political impartiality.'
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