Call for arts organisations to ‘stay out of politics’

Sky News host James Morrow has urged arts organisations across Australia to “stay out of politics”. The Sydney Theatre Company faces a worsening financial situation in the wake of a pro-Palestine demonstration which was staged during a play. It is reported between 15 and 20 positions are at risk, and seven roles have already been identified for redundancy. “What are they thinking, getting up there, putting on their keffiyehs and doing the whole cosplay routine,” Mr Morrow said. “It always ends in tears.”