Police have appealed for footage after Just Stop Oil protesters invaded the stage at a West End efficiency of Les Miserables.

Five individuals have been arrested after activists stormed the stage on Wednesday evening, halting the musical.

The Metropolitan Police mentioned officers are eager to listen to “from these within the viewers who could have travelled from far exterior London with a view to see the present”.

Detective Inspector Chris Rudd mentioned: “Many of those in the audience will have travelled significant distances, having purchased tickets months in advance, and it is unacceptable that demonstrators have targeted a specific group of people in order to ruin what should have been a special night out.

“We are conscious of footage circulating on social media, however ask anybody with extra footage to get in contact as this can assist us carry these accountable to account.”

Those detained – aged 28, 23, 22, 19 and 18 – have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and stay in custody.

The protesters went on stage throughout a efficiency of Do You Hear The People Sing?

Footage confirmed Just Stop Oil members explaining why they took the motion, carrying T-shirts saying: “The show can’t go on.”

Some members of the viewers booed and shouted whereas a protester addressed the auditorium.

The activists then locked themselves to the set, prompting the Sondheim Theatre to be evacuated.

William Village, chief govt of Delfont Mackintosh Theatres – which owns the Sondheim – mentioned there was inadequate time to finish the remainder of the efficiency.

“Whilst we recognise the importance of free expression, we must also respect our audience’s right to enjoy the event for which they have paid,” he mentioned.

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It was the most recent in a string of public protests by Just Stop Oil, which has beforehand disrupted high-profile sporting occasions together with The Ashes and Wimbledon, in addition to finishing up walking protests through the capital throughout rush hour.

The group was additionally accused of causing criminal damage by a authorities minister after spraying the Department for Energy and Net Zero with orange paint.

Last month, Fossil Free London carried out a similar protest at Sadler’s Wells theatre throughout a efficiency of a ballet model of Romeo & Juliet, demanding an finish to the involvement of Barclays within the manufacturing.