Batsheva Dance Company

Anti-Israeli protesters out of step with those who care about peace

Saturday 3 November 2012

This week at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre – as he had at the city's Playhouse during the International Festival – choreographer Ohad Naharin arrived early enough for the show by the company he leads, Batsheva, to talk to those gathered outside.

Batsheva Ensemble, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Thursday 1 November 2012

There were eight attempts by anti-Israeli protesters to disrupt Tuesday's performance of Deca Dance.

Dance is about art and human values, not global politics

Thursday 25 October 2012

THERE are two types of people who respond passionately when they see the name "Batsheva" on a dance programme.

Minister criticises treatment of Israeli artists

Saturday 1 September 2012

A UK Government minister has defended the right of Israeli artists to perform following a protest at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Dance ban demand defeats noble purpose of the Edinburgh Festival

Friday 31 August 2012

I was shocked by the letter signed by a number of writers attacking Jonathan Mills for inviting Israel's Batsheva Dance Company to the Edinburgh International Festival (August 29).