Fringe Theatre has blocked Canadian comedian Ben Bankas from doing his show because it said his jokes are offensive. .“Wokeness strikes again,” said Bankas in a tweet. .“Contract was signed January 18th but they are only cancelling March 3rd.” .Fringe Theatre artistic director Murray Utas said it has come to the organization’s attention “your material may night align with our Safer Spaces policy.” .“As such, and in accordance with section 7.c.ii of the rental agreement, we will be cancelling the rental for the Backstage Theatre on April 7, 2023 effective immediately and will issue a full refund,” said Utas. .“You can expect the refund via e-transfer today.” .Concordia University marketing professor Gad Saad said Canada will “only allow comedy that marginalizes white heterosexual men.”.“All other forms of comedy are haram!”.Prominent Canadian psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson said Fringe Theatre is cloaking its censorship in moral virtue. .“@edmontonfringe all artists have, you fools, is artistic freedom,” said Peterson. .Paradise Theatre in Toronto scrapped a show Bankas was going to be holding at the venue in August because his remarks could offend people. .READ MORE: Toronto theatre cancels comedian for 'inappropriate' jokes.“So this happened lol,” he said. .“Show is still happening at the Royal Comedy Theatre across the street.” .Utas could not be reached for comment in time for publication.
