Just Stop Oil Activists Disrupt Sigourney Weaver's West End Performance

During a performance of 'The Tempest' in London's West End, Just Stop Oil activists Hayley Walsh and Richard Weir disrupted the show by taking the stage, setting off a confetti cannon, and displaying a sign that read 'Over 1.5 degrees is a global shipwreck.' This protest was aimed at highlighting the urgent need for the UK government to phase out fossil fuels by 2030, referencing that 2024 marked the first full year exceeding the critical 1.5-degree global warming limit. The audience reacted with a mix of boos and cheers as Sigourney Weaver, who plays Prospero, was escorted off stage. Walsh expressed her fears for future generations, citing ongoing environmental crises. Police later arrested the protesters on suspicion of aggravated trespass. The incident has sparked discussions around the effectiveness of such disruptions in raising awareness about climate change.