The Latest Breaking News from Jonathan Harvey

Nigel Farage beats ‘space warrior trashcan’ rival in UK bypoll he triggered

Nigel Farage claimed a decisive win in the Clacton parliamentary by-election, following his resignation amid controversies surrounding his financial dealings. His nearest rival, the comedic character Count Binface, surprisingly garnered a considerable share of support. Meanwhile, prominent parties in Westminster chose to abstain from the election, deeming it a mere…

The Times of India · Aug 14

Who is Count Binface – the alien space warrior standing against Brexit champion Nigel Farage?

In a week when the race to become Britain’s next prime minister is effectively a one-horse race, there seems to be more suspense in another contest pitting Brexit champion Nigel Farage against a comedian going viral online. Is this a joke too far for Brits and their famous sense of…

Euronews · Jul 9

New play inspired by life of Paul O’Grady to star former Drag Race winner

Savage takes its name from O’Grady’s drag alter ego Lily Savage.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

‘We still haven’t cracked it!’ How much does a play change during previews?

It is a fraught time of cuts, rewrites – and alcohol. Our writer goes behind the scenes at The Divine Mrs S just as the official opening night looms and not everyone’s ready to face the music

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Count Binface unveils manifesto for London Mayoral election including Thames Water pledge

The satirical political candidate has unveiled a list of 24 policies - with some more extreme than others

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2024

Cranbrook school principal resigns over allegations he knew about teacher’s ‘extremely concerning past conduct’

School council says Nicholas Sampson resigned following ‘an irrevocable breakdown of trust’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024

Coronation Street fans turned off by 'cringe' saucy scenes!

Coronation Street viewers did not enjoy the sexy talk!

WhatToWatch · Feb 27, 2024

Jonathan Harvey obituary

Other lives: Co-founder and former chief executive of Acme Studios, a provider of affordable spaces for artists

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Beautiful Thing review – 90s teens navigating tough times in a tender-hearted triumph

Jonathan Harvey’s breakthrough play still blazes with a stubborn utopian impulse thanks to finely pitched performances and delicately balanced banter

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

Beautiful Thing at Theatre Royal Stratford East review: gleefully of its time but more timeless than ever

It is, indeed, a rather beautiful thing

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2023