We thought we were welcome as Jews performing at the Fringe. Then we were cancelledOur comedy shows were called off because staff were supposedly scared to host Jewish actsBy Philip Simon4 min read
Edinburgh FringeComedian David Rose grapples with the discovery of a famous Jewish ancestor – and his controversial legacy – in Fringe debutThe Australian stand-up shares the story of his great-grandfather Julian Rose in ‘Our Hebrew Friend’, a comedy that attempts to answer, how Jewish is Jewish enough?By Eliana Jordan3 min read
Edinburgh FringeTwo Jewish shows pulled by Fringe venue over ‘safety concerns’Comedians feel “betrayed” after Fringe venue pulls Jewish-themed shows a week before the start of the festivalBy Jane Prinsley4 min read
Edinburgh Fringe25 must-see Jewish shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2025This year’s festival boasts an abundant lineup of Jewish talent – here are the JC’s top picksBy Eliana Jordan8 min read
Edinburgh FringeComedian Reginald D Hunter tells Zionist he ‘will see you and your kind ended’Heidi Bachram said Hunter’s message seemed to be a personal threatBy Daniel Ben-David2 min read
Edinburgh FringeThe non-Jewish playwright teaching Edinburgh Fringe audiences about antisemitismI talk to Jonathan Salt about his one-man play telling the story of the hero orphanage director Janusz Korczak who tried to preserve the dignity and safety of his charges in the Warsaw GhettoBy Nicole Lampert3 min read
Edinburgh FringeTheatre cancels Reginald D Hunter show after Jewish couple hounded out of Fringe showThe American comedian attracted criticism for an incident involving Jewish audience members earlier this weekBy Felix Pope2 min read
‘I am anti-bully’ says Reginald D Hunter after Israeli couple hounded out of his Fringe showThe American comedian issued a statement after an incident at his Fringe show in EdinburghBy Eliana Jordan2 min read||August 15, 2024 16:07
Miriam Margolyes calls Dickens character Fagin ‘Jewish and vile’The Jewish actor told BBC Front Row that as a child, ‘I didn’t know Jews like that – sadly I do now’By Eliana Jordan2 min read||August 14, 2024 15:04
‘People just want a laugh. Hopefully, that’s what I give them!’Comic Ian Stone on why he holds no fears that the current wave of antisemitism will cast an ugly shadow on his forthcoming UK tourBy Francine White5 min read||July 31, 2024 16:39
Edinburgh festival 2024: all the must-see Jewish and Jew-ish showsPlanning your trip to the Edinburgh Fringe? From stand-up bagels to the last word in maternal advice, here are the gigs you need to know aboutBy Hannah Gillott 13 min read||July 25, 2024 19:08
Leading comedy agent told comedian that Jews 'exaggerate' antisemitism'Welsh Seinfeld' Bennett Arron was abused as he celebrated a successful run at the Edinburgh FringeBy Felix Pope2 min read||August 29, 2023 16:55
Comedian Bennett Arron: 'Let me tell you why I’m a born loser at Edinburgh Fringe'The Welsh comedian introduces his new Edinburgh Fringe showBy Bennett Arron1 min read||August 11, 2023 12:08
Edinburgh Fringe: All the must-see Jewish actsPlanning your trip to the Fringe this August? We've picked the best shows to seeBy Hannah Gillott 7 min read||July 28, 2023 13:22
Meet the Jewish pair bringing a touch of the wild to Edinburgh FringeMichael Kandel and Charlie Sosnick are bringing their unique show to the UK for the first timeBy Hannah Gillott 4 min read||July 24, 2023 15:34
