Canadian comedian Ben Bankas apologized to Halifax after “the woke hordes of blue haired childless blobs have sent a few emails and Alderney Hall had cancelled my Sept. 16th show.” .“Will have a new venue soon,” said Bankas in a Wednesday tweet. .An Alderney Landing Theatre employee sent an email to Bankas saying an influx of negative feedback from community members motivated it to cancel his booking. .“As a community cultural centre, we have a responsibility to be cognizant of public feedback,” said the employee. .“Due to the amount of negative feedback we have received in the past day, we have no choice but to cancel your booking.” .The employee said Alderney Landing was “sincerely sorry and will give you a full refund on your credit card of $393 plus refund the tickets that have been purchased.”.He added he should contact another employee about taking his tickets off sale. .American comedian Owen Benjamin said Bankas should crowdfund land and have shows on it. .“Make sure you have no debt or the banks will f*ck you too,” said Benjamin. .“Private warehouses without debt owned by supporters also works.” .Too Close to Call founder Bryan Breguet condemned Alderney Landing for cancelling the show. .“It's truly pathetic how many venues are cancelling the shows of this comedian,” said Breguet. .Paradise Theatre in Toronto scrapped a show Bankas was going to hold 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.” .Fringe Theatre in Edmonton blocked Bankas from doing a show in March because it said his jokes are offensive. .READ MORE: Edmonton theatre cancels comedian for politically incorrect jokes.“Wokeness strikes again,” he said. .“Contract was signed January 18th but they are only cancelling March 3rd.” .Alderney Landing could not be reached for comment in time for publication.
