An Israeli theatre company previously targeted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators during appearances in the UK is returning to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Incubator Theatre group from Jerusalem will be performing their musical, The City, at the festival from next week.
Three years ago, Incubator’s planned production of the same play in Edinburgh was cancelled on safety grounds after demonstrators staged a loud protest outside the performance venue to protest at Israeli actions in Gaza.
Speaking to the JC this week, Incubator Theatre manager Arik Eshet said: “As Israeli artists, we have the right to perform and to represent our county fearlessly and proudly.
