London: A group of activists disrupted the musical 'Les Misérables' which had to be canceled as a result
Five people were arrested for storming the stage with banners and comparing themselves to the characters.
(Cordon Press)
The musical "Les Misérables" was canceled this Wednesday in London after a group of activists interrupted the show by storming the stage with banners and comparing themselves to the characters:
The protesters interrupted the show at the Sondheim Theater in London's West End while the cast was performing "Do You Hear the People Sing?" They jumped onto the stage and locked themselves to the set with flexible bicycle locks. The Guardian reported that one of the activists, Hannah Taylor, said the following:
Minutes later, Just Stop Oil released a statement explaining why they had decided to interrupt the show. Breitbart reported the organization's statement: "The show starts with Jean Valjean stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s starving child. How long before we are all forced to steal loaves of bread? How long before there are riots on the streets? The show cannot go on."
Five activists arrested for interrupting 'Les Misérables'
The five people who had interrupted the show were arrested after theatergoers booed them for interrupting the performance. In addition, the owner of the theater also criticized the disruption to Wednesday's performance. He said that although the Sondheim Theater respects freedom of expression, those attending "Les Misérables" also have the right to "enjoy the event for which they have paid."
Just Stop Oil has not apologized for its actions. Instead, the organization continues to upload posts to its X account (formerly Twitter) justifying the disturbance to "Les Misérables":
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