The Siege is a Palestinian play developed and devised by The Freedom Theatre.
The Siege was the largest touring production performed in Britain by a Palestinian theatre company.
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.