Controversial comedian Jerry Sudowitz'sLanarkshire show accused him of racist remarks and epiphanies on stage over the weekend. Despite insisting, it still continues.
Jerry Sadowitz was scheduled to make his second appearance at his Fringe Festival in Edinburgh on Saturday, but the show was canceled after numerous complaints from the night before.
This 60-year-old man allegedly used racist language and was said to have exposed himself in front of an audience of women.
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He later apologized to those who traveled to meet him on Saturday before continuing to promote the upcoming show. scheduled for the day.
The South Lanarkshire Council, along with its organizers, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC), are aware of the current controversy surrounding Sadowitz and have After discussing the issue with Hamilton, his performance at Hamilton remains unaffected.
SLC spokesperson toldLanarkshire Live: As a licensed facility, we work closely with our promoters to ensure that the terms of our license are not violated.
Over the weekend, Edinburgh's Présence venue, where Sadovitz appeared, issued a statement that the content was "unacceptable."
When asked if recent issues could clash with the values of the Lanarkshire venue, an SLC spokesperson went on to say:
"Not every piece we stage will be popular with every section of our community, but we strive to offer something to everyone.
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"We expect all artists to perform within the standards set
SLLC then met with comedian promoter Regular Music to discuss Hamilton's
They added that after discussing the situation with the promoter, they are pleased that the show can proceed as scheduled.
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“We put on a 75 minute show for 600 people and it went really well and we finished without any problems.
"Aside from alleged multiple strikes and 'staff abuse,' my actions have been easily labeled dangerous, homophobic, misogynistic, and racist.
''Thoughts enter my show, and I don't always get them right, especially at the rate at which I speak, but I don't always agree with my conclusions. Hmmm. Listen to the words being yelled at for the first five minutes and then fly off without hearing the material that I believe is ridiculously funny, sometimes important, and worth saying.
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