Just Stop Oil protest cost Les Mis £80k

Five Just Stop Oil protesters have been warned that they could have to cover the costs of a cancelled performance of Les Miserables in October after they took to the stage and locked themselves to the set during the musical’s first act.

The disruption led to the theatre being evacuated and the cancellation of the performance. 

District Judge Michael Snow told the defendants the cost to the theatre of cancelling the show was around £80,000 and that they could be liable to pay the total amount if found guilty.

Appearing in Westminster Magistrates' Court, the protesters pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated trespass.

The trial will start at City of London Magistrates' Court on 5 February.