Jerry Sadowitz Edinburgh fringe standup show axed due to complaints

It was claimed that he had used a racist term and exposed his penis to an audience member.

@jobes just canceled the Scotland dates for his one man show.

The Pleasance’s director, Anthony Alderson, said: “The Pleasance is a venue that champions freedom of speech and we do not censor comedians’ material.

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“While we acknowledge that Jerry Sadowitz has often been controversial, the material presented at his first show is not acceptable and does not align with our values.

“This type of material has no place on the festival and the Pleasance will not be presenting his second and final show.”