Scottish Theatre Cancels Reginald D Hunter Show Following Antisemitism Claims
The cancellation comes after Israeli audience members were heckled during the comedian's Edinburgh Fringe performance.
- Eastwood Theatre in Giffnock canceled the show citing 'controversial comments' made by Hunter.
- The comedian compared Israel to an abusive partner, prompting objections and heckling from the audience.
- Hunter apologized for the incident but defended his boundary-pushing humor as part of his job.
- Police Scotland is reviewing the incident, which has been labeled as a 'hate incident'.
- All ticket holders for the canceled show will receive refunds, according to East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure.