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Comedian accused of abusing Jewish audience to end libel claim against theatre due to costs

Comedian Paul Currie in selfie video from instagram - (Instagram)

The libel claim of a comedian accused of abusing Jewish members of the audience at the Soho Theatre will be struck out if he does not pay the legal costs he owes, a judge at the High Court has ruled.

Paul Currie began legal action following publication of a press release from the central London theatre on February 13, 2024 that said Jewish audience members were abused during one of his shows a few nights earlier.

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