The Attic faces backlash over Katie Hopkins and Frank Sanazi

Frank Sanazi, who sports a Hitler-style hairstyle and moustache, has sparked outrage by agreeing to perform at The Attic Southampton - a comedy club and live music venue.

Sanazi - real name Pete Cunningham - describes himself as an "unnerving mix" of Hitler and Frank Sinatra.

His songs are based on Sinatra classics and include Mein Way, You Make Me Feel German, and You’ve Got Me Under Berlin.

The Attic Southampton is a comedy club and live music venue at Winsor Road, Totton (Image: Newsquest)

Ms Hopkins, who appeared in the third series of The Apprentice, is a far-right political commentator who has faced allegations of making racist remarks.

Now, several musicians have scrapped plans to perform at The Attic following its decision to book the two acts.

Southsea rock band Young Pretorians were due to take to the stage at the venue at Winsor Road, Totton.

Posting on social media they said: "Regretfully we've had to pull out. Unfortunately, we discovered this venue is hosting a number of performers whose behaviour cannot be endorsed."

Citing the planned appearance by Ms Hopkins, the Southampton band Reawaken added: "We do not want to be associated with any of her views. Better to walk away from the show."

Musician Devin Jay Valentine has also raised concerns.

He said: "Be warned. The Attic is hosting Kate Hopkins and, I kid you not, Frank Sanazi as a Frank Sinatra/Hitler comedy act.

"I watched a few clips of his act and it's in extremely poor taste."

The Southampton band Reawaken have pulled out of a gig at The Attic Southampton (Image: Reawaken)

Sanazi is due to appear at The Attic on July 8. A statement on his website says he "pokes fun" at Hitler, adding: "His material is in the spirit of The Great Dictator, continuing a tradition of ridiculing the Nazis."

An Attic spokesperson said: "He is a comedian who impersonates Hitler. It is not a tribute to Hitler."

Ms Hopkins, who is due to appear on May 3, used to write for The Sun newspaper, which dubbed her "Britain's most controversial columnist".

She has described herself as a "conduit for truth" whose comments reflect "what other people think but are too scared to say".

But publicity material on The Attic's website says: "If you’re expecting a night of 'hate speech' you’ll be disappointed. This is about living, lots of laughing, and loving."