Australia: The Advertiser: In the show Come Heckle Christ, Melbourne comedian Joshua J Ladgrove dresses as Jesus and asks audience members to jeer in his direction, ask a question or throw something at his head.
Archbishop Philip Wilson sent a letter to Mr Weatherill on Thursday, asking him to intervene. He also sent a letter to SA parishes on Friday outlining his concerns and asked for these to be read during Mass over the weekend.
“While I am a strong advocate for freedom of speech and supporter of the arts, I believe this production is extremely offensive to people of any religious persuasion and insulting to many South Australians,” Archbishop Wilson wrote.
“It is outrageous and inappropriate for this sort of anti-Christian, blasphemous performance to be included in a public festival such as the Fringe.” More on this here.
