One evening in August last year, around 250 demonstrators gathered outside the Tricycle Theatre in north London. They were protesting against the venue’s decision to boycott the UK Jewish Film Festival over its ties with Israel.

In response to the conflict in Gaza, the theatre had told the UKJFF it would not host the festival — as it had done the previous eight years — unless it gave up £1,400 of sponsorship from the Israeli embassy.

The UKJFF refused and withdrew, finding 15 alternative venues across the UK.

Jewish groups described the threatre’s action as “shameful”, detecting an undercurrent of antisemitism. Culture Secretary Savid Javid called it “misguided”. Jewish charity Emunah cancelled bookings worth £1,480, and major donors withdrew funding. Just over a week later, after talks with the festival, the theatre lifted its demand and invited the UKJFF back. To date, the festival has not said it will return.