East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, which runs Eastwood Park Theatre, confirmed on Friday it was cancelling the US comedian's gig on 28 September 'due to controversial comments made during a recent performance'.
A theatre has axed an upcoming performance by comedian Reginald D Hunter following an incident that saw two Israeli audience members reportedly heckled out of his Edinburgh Fringe show. Eastwood Park Theatre in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, has cancelled the American comic's gig next month, citing 'controversial comments' made during his Fluffy Fluffy Beavers show on Sunday. Hunter, 55, was reported to have made a joke comparing Israel to an abusive partner.
A spokesperson added: 'We defend the freedom of expression of artists and understand that our audiences expect to extend some latitude to many acts, including alternative comedy, which may be controversial in places. 'However, we have a commitment to our community, and to our values of diversity and inclusion, which we take seriously.' The leisure body said all customers who bought tickets will receive a refund.
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