KITCHENER, Ontario: Bill Cosby said he had a “wonderful time” and got a standing ovation from polite Canadian fans at his first show following a string of cancelations in the wake of sexual assault allegations from more than 15 women.

But outside protesters braved below-freezing weather to shame the ticket-holders as they streamed in and are likely to do so again at the second of three performances in Ontario on Thursday.

Cosby’s show in Kitchener was his first show since November when the entertainer saw at least 10 performances get canceled on his North American tour.

Like his last show in Melbourne, Florida on Nov. 21 there were no disruptions during the performance and the crowd laughed throughout.

Wearing a sweater saying “hello friend,” Cosby climbed the stage decorated with two giant posters of him with Nelson Mandela.

“First of all thank you,” Cosby said to the audience before starting his routine with some cold weather jokes.