A young journalist recounts the (mostly… well, partly…) true story of how he got arrested for sexually assaulting the Prime Minister while attempting to secure an interview with Stephen Harper during the 2008 federal election.
A gay-rights manifesto buried within an hour of outrageous political satire, more than 4,500 people have been tickled by this raucous and sometimes raunchy one-man show.
Production History:
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, Wakefield, London, Montreal, and Halifax in 2010-12, and was an affiliate event at Toronto Pride 2012.
Ten Foot Pole Theatre is proud to announce Fucking Stephen Harper has raised more than $800 for partner organizations that help people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Best in Fest: Ottawa and Winnipeg Fringe Festivals
Fringe Hit! Award: Atlantic Fringe Festival
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)
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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. Shoppers in Toronto can also find Fucking Stephen Harper at Glad Day Bookshop (598 Yonge St).