Cork Opera House cancels "offensive" Roy Chubby Brown gigCORK Opera House has cancelled a gig by a comedian whose humour has been described as “repulsive” and “offensive” by city councillors. UK-based Royston Vasey, who performs under the stage name of Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown, was due to perform at the venue on June 10. Cork Opera House had billed the show as containing “politically incorrect jokes” that are “delivered with a cheeky grin and perfect comedy timing”. Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown like everyone else has the right to make bad jokes.”Opera House board member, Councillor Des Cahill (FG), contacted Opera House board chairman Tim Healy regarding the matter. Councillor Terry Shannon (FF), also a board member of the Opera House, said he was surprised to see the comedian had been booked at the venue in the first place.

Source: Evening echo May 23, 2018 10:41 UTC