The members of a Magic Mike-style strip show have hit out at Swansea Council after they were told the performance could not go ahead over concerns it was “too raunchy”.

Magic Men Australia, who are currently on a world tour, were due to perform at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea on Friday night. But lead performer William Parfitt said the show had been cancelled around one week ago, much to the group’s surprise.

Speaking to the BBC, he said he had only been given a “vague” explanation of the decision by the venue, and that neither the venue or the council had notified him of the cancellation directly.

Magic Men Australia were due to perform in Swansea on Friday night (William Parfitt)

In a statement provided to the broadcaster, Swansea Council apologised for the disruption but said the show had been cancelled after “concerns” raised with them.

Mr Parfitt questioned the decision in a post on Instagram, asking: “Too raunchy...or is it not raunchy enough?”

He continued: “Sorry Swansea, unfortunately they have…