The apology continued, with the library passing blame along, “This event was arranged by Vision and not Redbridge Council.
We deeply apologise for the offence caused.” While the library claims to have not known the show would include the inappropriate costume, they did not cancel the event or stop the man from disturbing children and parents in public. Part of their statement reads, “Unfortunately one of the animal costumes was inappropriate which we were not aware of at the time of booking. Redbridge allowed the event to go on, however, the library was quick to apologize after receiving criticism online. In videos posted online, a male adult is seen wearing a multi-colored monkey suit with a fake penis, exposed nipples, and bare buttocks. Redbridge Libraries in London hosted a summer reading event featuring ‘entertainment’ from the Mandinga Arts Group. This will never happen again.A London Library is apologizing after hosting a “rainbow dildo butt monkey” to perform in front of children at a community event. Upon receiving complaints passed on by the Leader and Deputy Leader, we ceased the performance and are truly apologetic for the distress caused to residents. This event was arranged by Vision and not Redbridge Council. This is being looked into and a further statement will be made. We deeply apologise for the offence caused. Unfortunately one of the animal costumes was inappropriate which we were not aware of at the time of booking. Redbridge Libraries tweeted an apology saying, “During an event put on at the library today there was a performance by a Carnival Arts Company. According to the Daily Caller, Mandinga Arts tweeted an apology for any “offence caused,” saying they “never intended to offend residents.” The organization also wrote, “Actions are being taken, more information to follow.” The media arts company now has their Twitter account locked possibly due to backlash they have received. #JasAthwalResign Redbridge Conservatives #StayAlert July 12, 2021īoth the library and the media arts company also formally apologized for the incident.
Also, an apology to is required as you were rude to him. Residents want an independent investigation and not more "spin". Residents are also appalled by your refusal to accept responsibility.
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“I have launched a full and thorough investigation into how these performers were hired by Vision and will put stringent measures in place to ensure something like this can’t happen again,” the statement continued. The elected leader claimed he would initiate an investigation into how this happened in order to make sure more dildo-slinging jungle dwellers don’t enter into the curriculum. As soon as I was made aware of the performers, I immediately contacted Vision and the event was stopped,” he wrote in a statement. Completely inappropriate and deeply offensive performers were hired by independent contractor Vision who manage Redbridge libraries and leisure centers. “I was appalled by the incident in Redbridge Libraries on Saturday. This was a couple of hours ago will not take lectures from a Johnny come lately.- Jas Athwal July 10, 2021Īthwal made a formal apology for the library’s misstep. I contacted Vision & they have have confirmed that all subsequent events have been cancelled. As soon as I learned of this I took immediate action. “I would really love a detailed breakdown of the commissioning process whereby Redbridge council commissioned the Rainbow Dildo Butt Monkey as a means to teach children to read,” she tweeted. Have we completely lost our moral compass as a society?”Ĭolumnist Janice Turner questioned the library’s vetting of the group and actors they hired for the event. The outlet reported that one parent said, “Someone needs to lose their job over this.” Another parent told the paper, “This is unbelievable. The organizers of the event hired the Mandiga Arts Group and footage of the shocking display shows an actor dressed as a rainbow monkey with exposed buttocks and wearing a large fake penis.Īccording to the Evening Standard, the event disturbed many parents. Please follow us on Twitter and like us on. The event, Redbridge Libraries Summer Reading Challenge, was intended to encourage children to read but outraged parents say their youngsters were instead subjected to x-rated smut. For contact information and services for the individual libraries please visit the Vision RCL website using the links below: You can also renew your items online, continue to access our online library services & have reservations sent to a branch of your choice. A London library has apologized for a children’s event during which a performer described as “Rainbow Dildo Butt Monkey” was brought in to dance and entertain children.
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