An incident at London's Soho Theatre involving an Israeli man and his friends has sparked controversy. Comedian Paul Currie allegedly encouraged his audience to chant 'get the f*** out' and 'free Palestine,' leading to the group feeling targeted and leaving the venue.
During Currie's show called Shtoom, witnesses claim that he presented a Palestinian and Ukrainian flag as props towards the end of the performance.
This made some audience members uncomfortable, and tensions escalated when Currie asked a young man in the second row why he didn't stand during the ovation. The young man, later identified as Israeli, responded that he enjoyed the show until the Palestinian flag was displayed.
Currie's response was to tell the young man to leave the show, resulting in a heated exchange and the young man and his partner deciding to exit. Witnesses noted that it seemed like the entire audience joined in, shouting 'free Palestine' and 'get out.'
The Soho Theatre has issued an apology, expressing regret for the upset and hurt caused by the incident. They assure that they are investigating the matter thoroughly and promptly, emphasizing their commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive space for all.
Campaign Against Antisemitism has stated that they are assisting Jewish guests who were reportedly harassed at the Soho Theatre.
They condemn the alleged discriminatory abuse and are working with the affected individuals and their legal team to ensure accountability.
It is worth noting that the Soho Theatre has historical significance as it used to be a synagogue, which has been highlighted by some Twitter users in response to the incident.
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