In Great Britain, comedy is controlled by the BBC and the city councils. But it’s not any better in the USA, where the control is farmed out to Wikipedia admins, Hollywood agencies, and the converged social media companies for thought policing:
Controversial comedian Roy Chubby Brown will not be performing in Swansea next year, after the city’s Labour council cancelled a planned appearance because it ‘doesn’t reflect its values’.
The entertainer, 74, was due to appear in the Welsh city next April to perform at its Grand Theatre.
But Swansea Council has now scrapped the show after deciding it would not work alongside its new ‘programming aspirations’.
They’ve apologised to 52 advance ticket holders, who will be refunded.
Furious fans have slammed the council following the decision, accusing them of dictating what the public can and cannot watch.
Born Royston Vasey, Roy Chubby Brown’s acts consist of blue humour, a free speaking style and lack of concern for political correctness.
Though controversial, the comic has a legion of fans and performs at the Grand Theatre regularly.
In a statement released on social media, Swansea Council said: “We have decided not to go ahead with a provisional booking for Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown after considering how it would work alongside our new programming aspirations and partnerships. We want all our communities and staff to feel welcome and we felt this booking was unlikely to reflect our values and commitments to them.
“After fully considering the booking, we are refunding 52 advance sale ticket-holders and we apologise to those who may have been disappointed. We recently decided that a fresh approach is essential if we are to cater for future audience needs. Our aim is to refresh the Grand Theatre programming and offer something new and fresh for all our communities; this will meet Swansea Council’s commitment to culture, regeneration and equal opportunity.”
It’s not an accident that the social justice program of Tolerance, Equality, Progress, Inclusivity, and Diversity can be described as TEPID.