Shropshire Star, venue manager Jodie Rudd said: “Due to security threats made against Omid Djalili, tonight’s performance at the Festival Drayton Centre has had to be cancelled.”The centre has since revised their original statement, now saying that the decision was taken due to “circumstances beyond control”.
They have said they are reaching out to ticket holders and would issue refunds next week.Meanwhile, Djalili commented on the cancellation on X/Twitter, writing: “Never thought I’d ever say ‘I’m going to N.
Ireland for stand up gigs coz it’s way safer'”, referencing his forthcoming shows in the country scheduled to take place after the Market Drayton gig.Never thought I’d ever say “I’m going to N.
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