The Siege (play)
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The Siege is a Palestinian play developed and devised by The Freedom Theatre. It recounts the story of the 2002 Siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.[1]
UK tour[edit]
In May 2015, The Freedom Theatre embarked on its first tour of the UK. The Siege was the largest touring production performed in Britain by a Palestinian theatre company.
The UK tour was organized by The Freedom Theatre UK Friends, a network of over 300 people in Britain who are engaged in the theatre’s activities. The Siege and its UK tour are supported by the EU, the British Council, Steps Beyond – European Cultural Foundation, Arts Council England and The Roddick Foundation. Other supporters include the playwright, Howard Brenton and film-maker, Ken Loach.
Funding by Arts Council England angered local Jewish community.[2] Actress Maureen Lipman joined pro-Israel groups including Zionist Federation in a protest outside the London premiere of The Siege at Battersea Arts Centre.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Cohen, Ariel (April 24, 2002). "The Nativity Sin". National Review Online. Archived from the original on August 17, 2011. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
- ^ "U.K. funding of Palestinian play angers local Jewish community". Haaretz. 3 May 2015.
- ^ Firsht, Naomi (20 May 2015). "Maureen Lipman joins protest outside theatre staging The Siege". Jewish Chronicle.