First performance of 'BNP ballerina' disrupted

First performance of 'BNP ballerina' disrupted

By Matthew Moore and PA

Last Updated: 5:41pm GMT 12/01/2007

Anti-fascist protesters today staged a noisy protest outside the home of the English National Ballet, ahead of a ballerina's first performance since she was outed as a member of the British National Party.

Protesters; first performance of 'BNP ballerina' disrupted

A small but vociferous crowd gathered outside the venue in the centre of London

Simone Clarke, 36, is due to dance the lead role in the matineee performance of Giselle at the London Coliseum in Covent Garden this afternoon.