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‘There were bad moments and bad behaviour’: Alan Davies on booze, ego, comedy and cancer

At 60, Davies is less of a hell-raiser than he once was – but a great deal happier. He talks about the excesses of the 90s, the sexual abuse that made him such an ‘angry boy’, his recent bladder cancer, and fatherhood

The Guardian - UK

‘The ad libs had us shaking behind the camera’: Corbyn and McKellen cameos raise panto’s profile

Star turns are boosting ticket sales this season, including Islington show featuring MP’s Wizard of Oz and Olivier winner’s Toto

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Corbyn to make cameo as the Wizard of Oz-lington in north London drag pantomime

‘The Pleasance has been at the heart of our community for 30 years, and local theatre like this deserves our support,’ Jeremy Corbyn said

Evening Standard

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Jeremy Corbyn to play ‘Wizard of Oz-lington’ in Christmas pantomime

‘Local theatre is where the real wizardry happens – sparking imagination and spreading a bit of joy,’ the Islington North MP said

The Independent UK

Jeremy Corbyn to appear in north London panto

Former Labour leader will make onscreen cameo as ‘Wizard of Oz-lington’ in drag production of Wicked Witches

The Guardian - UK

Your 10 essential Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is coming very soon indeed, and here are the unmissable shows

Evening Standard

Risk, reward and trigger warnings: Edinburgh fringe chief on his ‘balancing act’

Anthony Alderson defends the high cost of tickets and says the big venues are sharing the risk with performers, as this year’s festival opens

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Edinburgh Fringe 2024: Where to catch the best comics before they head up for the festival

Want to get ahead of the curve and see some of the best comedy talent before they head up to the biggest arts festival in the world? Here’s our pick of who’s playing in London over the next month

Evening Standard

‘If you break even that’s a bonus’: what it costs to perform at the Edinburgh fringe

Theatre and comedy acts at this year’s festival break down their expenses and consider the financial risks

The Guardian - UK

Key Fringe venue bans Hardeep Singh Kohli for life over abuse allegations

A PROMINENT Edinburgh Fringe venue has imposed a lifetime ban on Hardeep Singh Kohli after concerns about his behaviour towards women.

The National (Scotland)

The big name comics at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe you have to book right now

When we say now, we mean it

Evening Standard

Jerry Sadowitz doing voiceover work at Fringe following show cancellation

JERRY Sadowitz is back doing voiceover work at the Edinburgh Fringe following the cancellation of his show at The Pleasance Theatre.

The National (Scotland)

Angry Jerry Sadowitz pulled from Edinburgh Fringe lineup for ‘extreme’ racism, sexism

Comedian Jerry Sadowitz does not approve of a Scottish venue’s decision to remove him from the Edinburgh Fringe festival lineup amid allegations of “extreme” racism, sexism, homophobia and misogyny.

Los Angeles Times

Edinburgh Fringe comedian defends exposing himself on stage as show is cancelled

Jerry Sadowitz claimed exposing himself was for the purpose of the comedy that followed, after his Fringe show was cancelled when organisers received an 'unprecedented' level of complaints.

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Wales Online

Jerry Sadowitz hits back at Edinburgh Fringe venue following racism claims

'My act is now being cheapened and simplified as unsafe, homophobic, misogynistic and racist'

The Independent UK

Comedian Jerry Sadowitz hits back at Edinburgh Fringe venue over racism claims

His show at the Pleasance theatre was cancelled after it received a number of complaints.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow comic Jerry Sadowitz' Fringe show sparked 'unprecedented number of complaints'

The 60-year-old's performance of 'Jerry Sadowitz: Not for Anyone' was cancelled 'with immediate effect' over the weekend at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It was his seond and final show.

Daily Record

Jerry Sadowitz branded 'abhorrent' by Scottish Tories after comedian allegedly called Rishi Sunak 'a p***'

It’s claimed Glasgow comic Sadowitz referred to Sunak as a 'p***' in a gag during a performance at the Edinburgh Fringe on Friday.

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The National (Scotland)

Celebrities jump to the defence of Jerry Sadowitz after Fringe show cancellation

CELEBRITIES are criticising the decision by a Scottish theatre to cancel the comedian Jerry Sadowitz’s remaining shows at the Edinburgh Fringe…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Pleasance theatre doubles down on cancelling Jerry Sadowitz show

The Pleasance said that they are an inclusive venue and that they were left with no choice but to cancel Sadowitz's second show due to the volume of complaints they had received.

The Independent UK

Pleasance Theatre says Jerry Sadowitz gig was cancelled after ‘unprecedented number of complaints’

‘We became immediately aware of content that was considered, among other things, extreme in its racism, sexism, homophobia and misogyny’

The National (Scotland)

Comedian Jerry Sadowitz has Fringe show cancelled after he 'got his penis out' on stage

A FRINGE show by controversial comedian Jerry Sadowitz has been cancelled following complaints to venue bosses.

The Independent UK

Jerry Sadowitz: Comedian’s Fringe show cancelled by venue bosses due to ‘unacceptable’ material

First performance had reportedly prompted complaints from attendees

The Guardian - UK

Jerry Sadowitz Edinburgh fringe standup show axed due to complaints

Pleasance theatre cancels Scottish comic, saying his material ‘does not align with our values’

Edinburgh Live

Controversial Edinburgh Fringe performer has show cancelled by venue bosses

Jerry Sadowitz is known for his controversial material but some audience members felt the performer had gone too far and complained to organisers about the content of his show.

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