The Pleasance Theater canceled Sadowitz’s second performance on Saturday because it said the content was “extreme in racism, sexism, homophobia and misogyny”. He said the number of complaints about the show was “unprecedented” and a large number of people had left feeling “unsafe to remain in the venue”. Sadowitz, 60, has long been known as one of the most extreme and offensive comedians in the UK. His current show is titled Jerry Sadowitz: Not For Anyone. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He said on social media that he felt his 75-minute show on Friday “went really well … without any hint of anything going wrong.” He continued: “My act is now being cheapened and simplified as unsafe, homophobic, misogynistic and racist. i’m not JD**** [Sadowitz’s asterisks] guys… a lot of thought goes into my shows and while I don’t always get it right, especially with the speed I speak… and I don’t always agree with my own conclusions (!)… I’m offended by those who, having never seen me before, They HEAR words being shouted for the first five minutes before they go out without HEARING the stuff I’m stupid enough to think is funny, sometimes important, and worth saying.” Sadowitz said it was exposed on the show “for the purpose of the funny line that follows it.” He said he wasn’t asking anyone to agree with anything he said or did on stage. “God forbid they end up like me… and I have NEVER courted a regular audience to come to my shows because guess what??? In real life, I really do NOT want to upset anyone. The show is what it is, for those who enjoy it. The rest of you… please stick to the Carry On films.” The cancellation prompted expressions of concern from other comics including Al Murray, Katherine Ryan, Fred MacAulay, Simon Evans and Richard Herring. Herring, writing on his blog, said Sandovich’s act was “much smarter and deeper than he’s given credit for.” He wrote: “To complain about him [Sadowitz] Being offensive is like asking the actor who plays Macbeth to be arrested for murder. His audience should know what he’s dealing with, as should any theater that books him.”