Antisemitism

"Zionists, keep out!" Comedian Paul Currie tells fans

Currie's antisemitic exclusion of 'Zionists' from his shows raises concerns about discrimination and the ethics of using comedy as a platform for political exclusion, all the while escalating previous controversies.

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Comedian Paul Currie has stirred controversy by stating that 'Zionists' should not attend his upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. This comes months after he was barred from performing at London's Soho Theatre following accusations of hounding out an Israeli couple during a performance.

Currie posted on Instagram: "Do not come to my show if you are a Zionist or support the illegal apartheid State of Israel. Just don't come. This show is not for you."

He further stated: "I am an artist against genocide... therefore my show Teet will upset those audience members who are pro genocide, and last night it did."

The comedian added: "There is an actual genocide happening right this second & for the last 10 months & 76 years. I am not NOT going to address this in my Edinburgh show. #FreePalestine."

Currie's Instagram account features Palestinian flags. In February, he was accused of forcing an Israeli couple to leave his show at Soho Theatre. Following this incident, the theatre issued a statement condemning audience intimidation and announced that Currie would not be invited back to perform.

The comedian claims he is taking legal action against Soho Theatre and says he has raised sufficient funds from his Edinburgh shows to proceed with the lawsuit.

Currie is scheduled to perform a three-night run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

* Jewish News contributed to this article.

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