The David Johnson Emerging Talent Award

The David Johnson Emerging Talent Award

Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2022

Mixed-bill comedy, cabaret and variety show celebrating the life of maverick producer David Johnson who died in 2020. David was a fervent supporter of emerging, unique talent and his 'Fringe finds' included Graham Norton and Puppetry of the Penis. Featuring popular Fringe performers and the presentation of the inaugural David Johnson Emerging Talent Award. 'A theatre producer whose ebullient largesse and fearless eye for an off-kilter hit was rooted in the creative anarchy of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe' (Herald). Line-up includes: Camille O'Sullivan, Fascinating Aïda, Stewart Lee, Lynn Ferguson, Rhys Nicholson, Dave Johns (MC).

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