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Al-Ahram Weekly
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Pro-Palestinian protest prompts scuffle onstage at Royal Opera House in London
A performer holding a Palestinian flag touched off a brief scuffle on stage at the Royal Opera House in London as cast members were taking their bows following the season's final performance of 'Il Trovatore.' Images posted on social media show what appears to be a member of the chorus holding the unfurled flag in front of his chest while the lead singers bask in the audience's applause on Saturday night. After a few moments, someone backstage tries to grab the flag, but the performer holds onto it and snaps back into place. 'The display of the flag was an unauthorized action by the artist,' the opera company said in a statement on Sunday. 'It was not approved by the Royal Ballet and Opera and is a wholly inappropriate act.' The opera company declined to comment when asked whether the performer would face any disciplinary action. 'Il Trovatore,' which translates as 'The Troubadour,' is an 1853 opera by the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. Director Adele Thomas' production reinterprets the story of desire and an all-consuming curse, the opera said. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
NBC News
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Pro-Palestinian protest prompts scuffle onstage at London's Royal Opera House
A performer holding a Palestinian flag touched off a brief scuffle on stage at the Royal Opera House in London as cast members were taking their bows following the season's final performance of 'Il Trovatore.' Images posted on social media show what appears to be a member of the chorus holding the unfurled flag in front of his chest while the lead singers bask in the audience's applause on Saturday night. After a few moments, someone backstage tries to grab the flag, but the performer holds onto it and snaps back into place. 'The display of the flag was an unauthorized action by the artist,' the opera company said in a statement on Sunday. 'It was not approved by the Royal Ballet and Opera and is a wholly inappropriate act.' The opera company declined to comment when asked whether the performer would face any disciplinary action. 'Il Trovatore,' which translates as 'The Troubadour,' is an 1853 opera by the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. Director Adele Thomas' production reinterprets the story of desire and an all-consuming curse, the opera said.
NBC News
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Cast member unfurls Palestinian flag onstage at London's Royal Opera House
A cast member of Verdi's 'Il Trovatore' unfurled a Palestinian flag at London's Royal Opera House as someone backstage tried to grab it from them. A spokesperson for the Royal Ballet and Opera distanced themselves from the protest, calling it 'a wholly inappropriate act.'
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
High Drama At London Event: New Video Shows Gaza Flag Being Pulled, But Artist Refuses To Yield
A chorus performer at London's Royal Opera House held up a Palestinian flag during the final curtain call of Verdi's Il Trovatore, triggering a brief onstage scuffle and drawing widespread attention online. While the act was silent and non-disruptive, the opera company swiftly condemned it as unauthorized and inappropriate. The incident comes amid rising pro-Palestinian expressions in the UK arts scene, including high-profile cases at Glastonbury involving controversial political statements and ongoing police investigations.#RoyalOperaHouse #IlTrovatore #PalestineFlag #LondonOperaProtest #FreePalestine #ProtestOnStage #PalestineSolidarity #OperaControversy #UKArtsProtest #GazaVoices Read More
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Scuffle at London opera as performer displays Palestinian flag
LONDON: A performer at London's Royal Opera House caused a stir by displaying a Palestinian flag during the curtain call of Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore. The incident, captured in online footage, showed a brief scuffle as a staff member attempted to remove the flag. The Royal Ballet and Opera condemned the act, calling it 'wholly inappropriate' and unauthorised. A spokesperson stated, 'The display of the flag was an unauthorised action by the artist.' Audience members described the moment as extraordinary. One witness posted on X, 'During the curtain call, one of the background artists came on stage waving a Palestine flag. Just stood there, no bowing or shouting. Someone off stage kept trying to take it off him. Incredible.' This follows a trend of artists expressing solidarity with Gaza, including acts at Glastonbury Festival. Police are investigating musician Bob Vylan for leading anti-Israeli army chants, while Kneecap's Liam O'Hanna faces charges over alleged support for banned groups Hamas and Hezbollah. - AFP
