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Royal Opera House, Palestine and Curtain Call

Royal Opera House cast member unfurls Palestine flag during curtain call

A cast member unfurled a Palestine flag during an encore for Il Trovatore at the Royal Opera House on Saturday (19 July), with staff immediately trying to snatch it away. In a video published online, the performer resisted attempts to have the flag removed in what was described by one audience member as “extraordinary scenes”.

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Scuffle Breaks Out at Royal Opera House Curtain Call over Palestine Flag

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Performer unfurls Palestinian flag on Royal Opera House stage

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