A comedian’s show has been cancelled by a theatre, following an accusation that his act included a joke that was anti-Semitic.
Reginald D Hunter is one of the highest profile comedians performing at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, UK.
The Eastwood Theatre has dropped his show a day after Hunter apologised for what he called “an unfortunate incident” at the venue in George Square Studios.
The BBC reports that two Israeli audience members complained after Hunter made a comment about an abusive wife “like being married to Israel.” As they left their seats, they were heckled by other audience members.
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