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Israel theatre company defies protesters at Edinburgh

Incubator troupe performs at Fringe three years after show was cancelled amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations

August 8, 2017 17:05
The scene three years ago when protests forced the cancellation of performances by Incubator
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Around 20 pro-Palestinian activists protested at the opening of the International Shalom Festival  at the Edinburgh Fringe on Tuesday.

The festival, celebrating Jewish and Israeli culture, began with a performance by the Jerusalem theatre company Incubator Theatre, who had returned to the Fringe after its run three years ago was cancelled  amid anti-Israel protests.

Amit Ulman, Incubator’s director and head writer, said he had "mixed emotions" at coming back to Edinburgh.

“The last time we were here we felt very unwanted. There was the vibe. It's hard to come back to a place where you were cancelled and not wanted,” the 31-year-old said.