The poster for play , Bad Jews , which has been banned by London Underground . Adverts for a Jewish play which received five-star reviews in one of the religion 's newspapers have been banned from the London Underground because they 'could cause offence ' . Transport for London ( TfL ) decided that posters of Joshua Harmon 's acclaimed production , Bad Jews , contravened its policy following an investigation by an advertising regulator . The poster for the comedy , which is about a family brought together after the death of their Holocaust-survivor grandfather , shows four characters in a quarrel on the floor . One complaint was made to the the Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) during the play 's first campaign , but the regulator concluded that the poster did not breach rules . However , TfL disagreed with the ASA 's ruling and told the Evening Standard it would not clarify the precise reason for the rejection . A TfL spokesperson said in a statement : 'The advert `` Bad Jews '' was previously displayed on our network as our advertising contractor approved it without consulting us . 'It was subsequently submitted for display again and has been rejected as it contravened our advertising policy , which states that adverts will not be approved if they may cause widespread or serious offence . ' Producer Danny Moar has blasted TfL 's decision , saying it seemed like 'censorship ' , despite the play winning a five-star review for the Jewish Chronicle . He told the paper : 'Half the cast are Jewish , I 'm Jewish , the writer is Jewish and the word `` bad '' in the title , in so far as it matters , does n't mean `` evil '' — it means `` non-observant '' . 'This is a form of censorship which is so weird and ironic when , in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo events , everyone marched against censorship . ' Producer Danny Moar ( pictured right , with actor Colin McFarlane ) has blasted the decision by TfL , describing it as a 'form of censorship ' The play is about three cousins who have had to come together after the death of their Holocaust-survivor grandfather . It involves rows and quarrels between the family members , told in a hilarious comedy . ★★★★ ‘ Exhilaratingly abrasive…A terrific family comedy ’ Sunday Times . ★★★★ ‘ Ferociously clever…a visceral thrill ’ Evening Standard . ★★★★ ‘ Hilariously , exquisitely edgy ’ The Times . ★★★★ ‘ Scaldingly funny ’ Daily Telegraph . ★★★★ ‘ Vivid , raw , brilliant. ’ Financial Times . ★★★★ ‘ Exquisitely hilarious ’ Independent . He admitted that the rejection should n't have too much of an impact on the show , but that they are being prevented from reaching as many people as possible . The play is due to be transferred from the St James Theatre in Victoria to the Arts Theatre on March 18 . The transport company has previously rejected bus posters from Christian group , Core Issues Trust , which suggested gay people could be helped to change their sexuality . In a separate incident , Sainsburys removed all its kosher food from shelves in Holborn , central London , in August last year , over fears anti-Israeli protesters outside would attack it . The transport company decided the advert could cause 'widespread offence ' after an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) The poster was previously advertised and one complaint was received , but the advertising regulator said it did not breach their rules . However , TfL disagreed and decided it would ban the posters . The play is due to be transferred from the St James Theatre in Victoria to the Arts Theatre on March 18 .
Transport for London decided posters for ASA contravened its policy . A single complaint was made to the Advertising Standards Authority ( Bad Jews ) But the regulator concluded poster , showing quarrel , did n't breach its rules . TfL disagreed , banning adverts on basis they may cause 'serious offence ' Show 's producer Danny Moar blasted its decision as a 'form of censorship '