Jewish Comedy Gigs at Fringe Cancelled ‘over Safety Concerns’

Two Jewish comedy acts barred from Edinburgh Fringe Festival, staff claimed they felt 'unsafe'

When they were turned down, Whistle Binkies initially alleged that performers had staged a “vigil” for the IDF the previous year, a claim Creeger and Simon denied. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Two Jewish artists have been barred from performing at a familiar venue as part of Scotland’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival because staff and management reported feeling “unsafe,” Jewish News reports. Rachel Creeger, whose comedy has won awards, and Phil…

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Jewish comedians have their Fringe runs cancelled - Venue staff cited 'safety concerns'

Edinburgh Fringe Venue Pulls Jewish Comedians' Runs

A venue at the Edinburgh Fringe has pulled the runns of two Jewish comedians, Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon, reportedly over safety concerns.