Royal Opera pulls out of Israel production after staff revolt

The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) has pulled out of a planned production run of the opera Turandot in Israel, the company's CEO Alex Beard confirmed in a message to staff.

Beard told his employees that "Tosca will not be going to Israel" following weeks of staff dissent over their refusal to perform in Israel and anger at the treatment of a performer who raised the Palestinian flag after a performance.

In July, dancer Danni Perry raised the Palestinian flag during an ovation following a performance of Il Trovatore.

Perry was challenged by the opera's director, Oliver Mears, who attempted to pull the flag off him.

The performer was later reportedly "banned" from participation in future performances.

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