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‘I’ve had death threats’: Why Edinburgh Fringe isn’t safe for Jews
Edinburgh’s Niddry Street comes alive during the city’s annual Fringe festival. Like so many roads in the heart of the ...
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The real reason two Jewish comedians had their Edinburgh shows canned
Two Jewish comedians have had shows cancelled by venues hosting the Edinburgh Fringe. Whistlebinkies told Rachel Creeger that ...
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 ...
'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 ...
'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.
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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 ...