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'A huge betrayal': Jewish comedian speaks to 'Post' after Edinburgh venue cancels show

"The staff said, 'If you are attracting issues that need extra security, it puts everyone in the venue in danger,'" Creeger recounted.

'Canceled for being Jewish': Two comedians have Edinburgh Fringe shows axed over 'safety concerns'

Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon were set to perform at the Whistlebinkies venue, but were informed that their acts had been ...

Outrage as Jewish comedians’ Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled ‘over staff safety concerns’

Two Jewish comedians have claimed their shows have been cancelled on the Edinburgh Fringe this year because of “safety ...

Jewish comedians devastated as Edinburgh Fringe shows axed despite being non-political

Jewish comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon have spoken out after having their shows axed unexpectedly, believing they ...
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Jewish comedians have their Fringe runs cancelled

Two comedians have had their Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled because they are Jewish. Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon were told they could no long perform at the Whistlebinkies Free Fringe venue ...

'A huge betrayal': Jewish comedian speaks to 'Post' after Edinburgh venue cancels show - interview

"The staff said, 'If you are attracting issues that need extra security, it puts everyone in the venue in danger,'" Creeger recounted.