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Royal Ballet Cancels 'Tosca' Amid Gaza Protests

8/5/2025

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The Royal Ballet and Opera in the UK have scrapped their "Tosca" production in Tel Aviv, bowing to the demands of nearly 200 protesting staff members against Israel's actions in Gaza. CEO Alex Beard recognized the intense backlash, highlighting a powerful cultural stand amid the escalating conflict.

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The Royal Ballet and Opera in the UK have scrapped their "Tosca" production in Tel Aviv, bowing to the demands of nearly 200 protesting staff members against Israel's actions in Gaza. CEO Alex Beard recognized the intense backlash, highlighting a powerful cultural stand amid the escalating conflict.