Comedian Jerry Sadowitz's Edinburgh Fringe show containing 'not acceptable' opinions cancelled by venue bosses
The venue's original listing carried the warning: "This show contains strong language and themes some may find distressing."
It said in a statement: "Opinions such as those displayed on stage by Sadowitz are not acceptable and The Pleasance are not prepared to be associated with such material."It is understood complaints had been received from some audience members who attended Friday night's performance. Its director, Anthony Alderson, added: "The Pleasance is a venue that champions freedom of speech and we do not censor comedians' material.
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