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FUCKING STEPHEN HARPER:
How I Sexually Assaulted the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada and Saved Democracy
 
 
The hit of the 2009-2011 Fringe Circuit is back at the London, Montreal, and Atlantic Fringe Festivals, and for one night only during Toronto Pride!

We've all heard the story of how journalist Rob Salerno sexually assaulted Prime Minister Stephen Harper while trying to cover the 2008 election. Now Salerno tells his side of the story at this signing of his new tell-all memoir, FUCKING STEPHEN HARPER: How I Sexually Assaulted the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada and Saved Democracy, which Maclean's has called "An hilarious and powerful take on Canadian politics, the media, and what Stephen Harper's balls feel like."

FUCKING STEPHEN HARPER was developed with the support of the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Young Creators Unit. The show debuted at the 2009 Toronto Fringe Festival and later toured to Winnipeg, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Wakefield in 2010-11. This summer, it will be part of the 2012 London, Montreal, and Atlantic Fringe Festivals this summer, and will be featured as an affiliate event of Toronto Pride!

Ten Foot Pole Theatre is proud to announce Fucking Stephen Harper has so far raised more than $650 for partner organizations that help people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.


Showtimes and Venues

London Fringe Festival

Spriet Theatre – 130 King St (Covent Garden Market 2nd Floor)
Tickets $10 at the door or online
Fri, June 8 - 6:30pm
Sat, June 9 - 8pm
Sun, June 10 - 6:30pm
Thur, June 14 - 9:15pm
Fri, June 15 - 6:30pm
Sat, June 16 - 2:45pm

St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival

Petit Campus – 57 Rue Prince Arthur Est
Tickets $10 + $2 service charge at the door or online
Mon, June 18 - 6pm
Tue, Jun 19 - 7:45pm
Wed, Jun 20 - 9:30pm
Thur, Jun 21 - 5:00pm
Sat, Jun 23 - 4:15pm
Sun, Jun 24 - 6:15pm

Toronto Pride

ONE NIGHT ONLY!
At the Flying Beaver Pubaret – 488 Parliament St
Tickets $20 at the door or online
Thur, June 28 – 9pm

Atlantic Fringe Festival, Halifax, NS

Produced by Plutonium Playhouse
Pier 21 Museum Bronfman Theatre - 1055 Marginal Road
Ticket info coming soon!
Sun, Sep 2 - 9pm
Mon, Sep 3 - 6pm
Wed, Sep 5 - 10:30pm
Thur, Sep 6 - 7:30pm


Awards:
Best in Fest: Ottawa and Winnipeg Fringe Festivals
Best Theatrical Production of 2011 – readers’ poll in Ottawa Xpress Magazine

Reviews:
"4 Stars" (CBC Manitoba)

"Savage theatrical satire" (Kelly Nestruck, Globe and Mail)

"Salerno entertains with a ribald sense of humour.... he's sure as hell funnier than Rick Mercer." (NOW Magazine)

"Snarky, edgy, funny and informative... Salerno's fact-filled presentation and razor-sharp wit really elevate this piece." (Uptown Magazine)

"Salerno's political engagement is a turn-on but it’s his irreverence that really charms.” (The Straight – Vancouver)

"Hilarious" (National Post)

"Flair and wit - Recommended" (Toronto Star)

"Brilliant and hilarious" (Toronto Life)

Get your copy of Fucking Stephen Harper today!

FSH book

Softcover edition of the hit show/memoir by journalist Rob Salerno. The perfect gift for the young voter in your family. Available for $15 each from Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.



Photos by Jenna Marie Wakani. Click on photos for high-res images.