US EditionAmsterdam club cancels Israeli comedian's show after antisemitic threats
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Two performances by Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder at Amsterdam comedy club Boom Chicago have been cancelled after a call for a boycott on social media. Sponder was scheduled to perform on 25 January, but after heavy criticism the comedy club decided to cancel the shows last Friday. Several Instagram pages called for a boycott of Boom Chicago and urged followers to email the comedy club about the performance of the "ultrazionist". According to t…
Boom Chicago cancels Yohay Sponder’s comedy show over safety concerns
Comedy club Boom Chicago has canceled two performances by Israeli-Jewish comedian Yohay Sponder, citing safety concerns following online backlash and threats. The decision has sparked controversy, with police and the city of Amsterdam denying involvement in the club’s decision.
Two performances by Jewish-Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder in Boom Chicago, Amsterdam, have been cancelled. The comedy club says it decided to do this due to safety concerns. However, the police and the municipality deny being aware of any threat or consultation about this.
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