Second Sydney Theatre Company board member resigns in wake of actors’ pro-Palestinian protest

Third apology issued for cancellation of Wednesday's performance of The Seagull as foundation member Alex Schuman's departure is confirmed

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The Sydney Theatre Company has issued a third public apology after the on-stage pro-Palestinian protest by several actors during opening night of Chekhov's The Seagull.

It comes as a second board member resigned.

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