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

Rachel Creeger said the shows that had been cancelled were not political - (BBC)

Two Jewish comedians have claimed their shows have been cancelled on the Edinburgh Fringe this year because of “safety concerns” from staff at the venue.

Rachel Creeger was set to perform her show ‘Ultimate Jewish Mother’ at Whistlebinkies during the annual arts festival, while Philip Simon was due to host a ‘Jew-O-Rama’ of Jewish comedic talents at the same venue. However, both acts claimed they were told their gigs would be cancelled because bar staff at the venue expressed fears of being “unsafe”.