Just Stop Oil: Protesters deny aggravated trespass at Les Miserables show

The show was disrupted during a performance of its famous protest song Do You Hear the People Sing?

Five Just Stop Oil protesters have appeared in court charged with storming a performance of Les Miserables in London's West End.

The show at the Sondheim Theatre was brought to a halt at 21:00 GMT on 5 October, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.

The protesters have pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated trespass.

District Judge Michael Snow told the defendants cancelling the show cost the theatre around £80,000.

He said that they could be liable to pay the full amount if they were found guilty.

The protesters on trial are:

• Hannah Taylor, 23

• Lydia Gribbin, 28

• Hanan Ameur, 22

• Noah Crane, 18

• Poppy Bliss, 19

Ms Gribbin requested that the trial take place at the end of February as she will be away.

Judge Snow said: "I am afraid I am not going to wait for you to get back from India."

He added: "If you have miss out things, you have to miss out on things."

The trial is due to start at City of London Magistrates' Court on 5 February.

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