Champions of free speech.
Its director, Anthony Alderson, added: “The Pleasance is a venue that champions freedom of speech and we do not censor comedians’ material.
But…
“While we acknowledge that Jerry Sadowitz has often been controversial, the material presented at his first show is not acceptable and does not align with our values.
“This type of material has no place on the festival and the Pleasance will not be presenting his second and final show”
Then you are not champions of free speech and you do censor. Doublethink at its best.
Of course, it’s a private venue, so may choose whom to host – or not, however, don’t at the same time claim that you are championing fee speech when you decide what opinions are acceptable or not. Coz, you ain’t.
Yet another exponent of the hypocritic oath . . . .
I’ve got tickets to see him in Cardiff. I hope his act is as offensive as the last time!
Had a gig in Camden, years ago. Tour bus driver was lost, so I asked a passer-by “Can you tell me where the Comedy Store is?”
Jerry Sadowitz looked me straight in the eye and said “Are you taking the piss?”
True story…
“The Pleasance is a venue that champions freedom of speech and we do not censor comedians’ material…This type of material has no place on the festival and the Pleasance will not be presenting his second and final show”
So which is it? It has to be one or the other, it can’t be both now can it? Double think at its finest.
Shirley, if they cancel his next show them his his first show was also his final show.
But then I am just a Pedant from Pedantialand.
Please don’t ban me.
“Anthony Alderson, added: “The Pleasance is a venue that champions freedom of speech (except when we disagree with somebody) and we do not censor comedians’ material (except when we do).”
There. Fixed that for him.
The Pleasance is a venue that champions freedom of speech and we do not censor comedians’ material.
Except that you do. And if you didn’t want edgy comedy then you shouldn’t have booked Sadowitz – he’s not for everybody.