Jim Davidson banned for ‘unacceptable behaviour’

An email sent to controversial comedian Jim Davidson has shed light on his recent ban from performing in Norwich.

Davidson, who had to move his live tour from Norwich Theatre Royal to the less prestigious Britannia Theatre in Great Yarmouth last month due to the ban, has been branded “rude” and accused of making “personal comments that are not acceptable.”

The comments were made by Peter Wilson, Norwich Theatre Royal's chief executive, who explained that every six weeks his staff meet to discuss shows and complete an assessment form.

Employees were appalled at how Davidson behaved, with Mr Wilson going on to say: "From the show report of that evening it is plain that you publicly insulted and demeaned my front of house colleagues, offensively queried the house returns, and refused to accept our policy on wheelchair users, and that your company manager Steve Farr behaved as badly.

"I prefer not to have you in our theatre because there is not a single person here who finds this sort of behaviour acceptable.

"If asked by the people of Norwich, I will be more than happy to make public our specific objections."

Davidson, best known for his TV shows including ‘Big Break’ and ‘The Generation Game’, is certainly no stranger to controversy.

The 57-year-old comedian has been known to make offensive jokes about minority groups in his stand-up act, which has made him the subject of negative media coverage and frequent criticism. He once reportedly refused to go on stage in Plymouth because there were disabled ticket holders in the front row.