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The Latest Breaking News from Philip Simon

Fringe venue admits discrimination after cancelling Jewish comic 'over Israel views'

AN Edinburgh venue has accepted that it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it cancelled his show at last year’s Fringe festival ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

Edinburgh Fringe venue admits unlawful discrimination against Jewish comedian after cancelling show

Philip Simon’s show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was cancelled in 2025

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Venue accepts it discriminated against Jewish comedian when it pulled show

Stand-up comic Philip Simon had been due to perform a solo show at The Banshee Labyrinth during last year’s festival fringe.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

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Jewish klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi: ‘Musicians shouldn’t have to keep looking over their shoulders’

After 20 years playing around the world, the group had two UK gigs cancelled this year after protests from activists. It’s made them feel targeted for who they are, the band say

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

Edinburgh Fringe venue responds to row over cancellation of pro-Israel comic

AN Edinburgh Fringe venue has rejected claims that it dropped a comedian’s show due to the fact that he is Jewish ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

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

Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon both criticised the decision ahead of the annual arts festival

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

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