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British opera company pulls performance in Israel

British opera company pulls performance in Israel after staff backlash
The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), one of Britain’s most prestigious arts institutions, has canceled its planned production of “Tosca” in Israel after a widespread staff backlash.
British Opera Company Cancels ‘Tosca’ Collaboration in Israel After Criticism
The Royal Ballet and Opera said it was scrapping performances in Tel Aviv next year, after nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter criticizing its stance on the war in Gaza.
UK Royal Ballet and Opera cancels Tel Aviv ‘Tosca’ after protest
The United Kingdom‘s Royal Ballet and Opera has canceled its planned 2026 production of “Tosca” at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, following internal protest over the organization’s stance on Gaza, the Guardian reported Monday.
UK's Royal Opera cancels planned run of Tosca in Israel after internal pressure
The UK's Royal Ballet and Opera has dropped a planned run of the opera Tosca in Tel Aviv after staff signed a scathing open letter. RBO CEO Alex Beard announced the decision to staff on August 1 in an internal message,
UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after staff protest on Gaza stance
The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Puccini’s 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza.
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