David Johnson
The inaugural DAVID JOHNSON EMERGING TALENT AWARD was presented to not one, but two Fringe shows tonight [6pm August 28th] awarding both winners the full prize money of £11,000 each.
After a mixed-bill comedy and cabaret show featuring established fringe acts including Stewart Lee, Fascinating Aïda, Dave Johns (MC), Camille O'Sullivan, Lynn Ferguson and Rhys Nicholson the Award was made to two unique fringe shows, both winners taking home £11,000.
A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to create a new prize at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which will be a lasting legacy in celebration of acclaimed producer David Johnson, who died, aged 60, in December 2020.
Johnson (pictured) was a highly respected theatre and comedy producer who worked with acts including Stewart Lee, Graham Norton and Fascinating Aida.
The worlds of theatre and comedy have been paying tribute to legendary producer David Johnson, who died on Sunday.
Johnson produced countless classic shows in London, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and beyond over more than three decades.
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