Comedian Cancels Edinburgh Fringe Show Due to Bail Conditions

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Susan Riddell, a 42-year-old comedian, has canceled her debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival due to bail conditions imposed after she appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court via videolink on Monday. Riddell made no plea to a charge of malicious mischief, aggravated by having a "terrorist connection," after a van was allegedly driven into the fence of the Leonardo factory in Edinburgh on July 15.

Riddell's show, How Do You Sleep at Night?, was scheduled to debut next week, but due to the bail conditions, she will not be able to perform. She has encouraged fans to contact the venue for a refund and suggested checking out other comedians on the Scottish comedy scene.

Key Takeaways:

  • Susan Riddell, a 42-year-old comedian, has canceled her show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival due to bail conditions.
  • Riddell is charged with malicious mischief, aggravated by having a "terrorist connection," in connection with a van allegedly driven into the fence of the Leonardo factory in Edinburgh on July 15.
  • Riddell made no plea to the charge during her appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court via videolink on Monday.
  • The comedian plans to link her show's audience with a charity raising money for water tanks in Gaza.
  • Fans who purchased tickets to Riddell's show can contact the venue for a refund.
  • Riddell recommends seeing other comedians on the Scottish comedy scene, including Amanda Dwyer.

Statistics:

  • July 15: Date of the incident where a van was allegedly driven into the fence of the Leonardo factory.
  • 42: Age of comedian Susan Riddell.
  • Edinburgh Sheriff Court: Location where Riddell appeared via videolink on Monday.

Sources:

  • [1] "Proscribed group Palestine Action to challenge Government ban in High Court" by [no author], the Times, no publication date.
  • [2] "Thousands march through Edinburgh as part of UK-wide pro-Palestine protests" by [no author], the Times, no publication date.
  • [3] "Man arrested under Terrorism Act in Glasgow after displaying Palestine sign" by [no author], the Times, no publication date.
  • [4] Riddell's Instagram post, July 19.