Edinburgh Festival 2016 will have programs on current politics from Brexit to Trump

Edinburgh Festival 2016 will have programs on current politics from Brexit to Trump Edinburgh Festival 2016 is expected to be a mix of veteran comedians and newcomers who have an explosive 12 months of politics set to inspire the performers. There will be more than 3,000 acts and nearly 50,000 shows this year. The topics will range from the rise of Donald Trump, to Brexit, and the long-awaited Chilcot Report.
THis has been reported in news.sky.com dated 5 August 2016.

Marcus Brigstocke would perform a show on Trump, Boris and Brexit - it will be titled Why the Long Face. The comedian admits his show is as much about therapy as laughs. In his opinion, it is becoming harder than ever to keep up with the constantly changing political climate.
Other veteran comedians who hold promises of Brexit material include Rory Bremner, Al Murray, Alistair McGowan, Mark Thomas, Matt Forde and Russell Howard.
Apart from these, there will also be theater, music, opera and cabaret at the event - this annual event is expected to generate an estimated £142m for the Scottish economy.


Image courtesy wikimediacommons.org


Some more interesting links -

EU imposes ban on water hyacinth which is Britain's best-loved pond plant

US First Lady Michelle Obama wants Hillary Clinton to be the first woman president of the US

Prince Harry in Africa to save 500 elephants and relocate them


Moody has too many women around (satire)

Didi’s naughty boys tie her up in knots (satire)

Lord Shiva feels rains are the best option for cleaning (satire)


Mass stabbing in a Japanese care home in Sagamihara leaves at least 15 dead and 28 injured

ISIS carries out suicide bombing in Qamishli - death toll at least 44

Jihadist kills 85-year-old priest in a church Normandy - churches in Britain to tighten security


Next James Bond movie would not come before 2018

Wonder Woman celebrates 75th anniversary - trailer of latest film released

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza turns director with film on tigers on World Tiger Day