Boris Johnson
The comedy play Boris III that premieres at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival is still to happen despite of the news of the Prime Minister’s resignation.
‘Boris III’ makes its world premiere at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the Pleasance One – Pleasance Courtyard. ‘Boris III’ has been written and directed by Olivier Award-winner Adam Meggido (Showstopper! The Improvised Musical.) He is also the director of three Olivier-nominated comedies for Mischief Theatre.
The spoof Line of Duty interview with Boris Johnson has gone viral, notching up over 5 million views on Twitter.
The clip was made by campaign group Led By Donkeys. In it the Prime Minister faces Steve Arnott (Martin Compston), Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) and Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) in the interrogation room. The tweet featured the line: “If you've got one shred of compassion for all those families who sacrificed so much, who lost so much, you’ll go”.
Indoor performances to a live audience may return from August 1, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced in a speech today.
This may hopefully include comedy clubs and venues as well as theatres.
This was one of the further easings of restrictions confirmed at Friday morning's press conference. The re-opening is, however, dependent on the success of pilot events being carried out. And everything is under constant review.
The news that Rufus Hound is planning to stand as an MEP for the pro-NHS National Health Action Party makes him the latest in an increasingly long line of comedians dipping their toes into stormy political waters. In February last year Italian comedian Beppe Grillo received the most votes in his country's general election. In Iceland Jon Gnarr fronts the Best Party and is the current Mayor of Reykjavik.
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