Another venue turns back on Roy 'Chubby' Brown as act 'no longer fits' programme

23 June 2023 , 00:41

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Roy 'Chubby' Brown won't be returning to Rhyl (Image: Evening Gazette)

Roy 'Chubby' Brown won't be returning to perform at Rhyl Pavilion next year after the venue deemed his act "no longer fitting" with its programme, according to his tour manager.

The 78-year old comedian, who performed at the North Wales theatre last month has seen several shows cancelled in recent times due to concerns over his act.

A statement posted on Facebook by the star's manager, Ritchie Hoyle, claimed the venue turned down a request for a 2024 show as it does not align with its "inclusive programme".

Hoyle wrote: "Unfortunately gang, I’m sorry to say Roy will not be returning to Rhyl Pavilion. We asked for a 2024 date after this year’s show and received this (below statement) back from the venue.

"I will look for another venue in the area who will hopefully host the show."

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The venue deemed Brown's act 'no longer fitting' with its programme (Evening Gazette)

According to the Daily Post, a spokesperson for the company responsible for the Pavilion, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, allegedly told Brown's management: "After careful consideration, we have taken the decision that the ‘Chubby Brown’ show no longer fits with our future plans for the theatre, or the inclusive programme we aim to offer."

Fans reacted angrily to the news, meanwhile, venting their frustrations in the replies to Hoyle's post.

One commented: "Getting pathetic now. Roy I can stick a marquee up in my back garden and I promise you we will fill it with all the people that still have a sense of humour. I guarantee you it would be a great night."

Another wrote: "When the hell are these people going to wake up and learn? People are still paying money to go and watch Chubby…Chubby is still hilarious and telling very funny jokes, to an audience that want to hear proper comedy!! If you don’t like it, then don’t buy a ticket!"

The comedian has seen several shows cancelled this year (Daily Record)

A third added: "Terrible! I was at the last show in Rhyl and thought it was fantastic. Laughed from beginning to end. Was a packed out show. Pavilion themselves where very happy taking my money when I paid to watch the show but won't allow us to see him again at the venue!"

And a fourth said: "What a country we live in where we listen to people who are offended by the contents of a show that they aren't going to see! The whole world is an absolute joke!"

It comes after the comic - real name Royston Vasey - claimed he was told he will not be invited back to Crewe's Lyceum Theatre.

Further performances have been cancelled in Sheffield and Colne, meanwhile.

The Mirror has invited Denbighshire Leisure Ltd to comment.

Alan Johnson