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Lolly Jones: 50 Shades of May

Unwrapped: a festival of comedy, cabaret and drag
Curated by Victoria Falconer
Lolly Jones: 50 Shades of May

Lolly lampoons political figures in this “razor sharp blend of burlesque and comedy” (EdFest Mag).

As Theresa May, she will lip-synch and tease in Brussels and flagellate herself in fields of wheat. Featuring clips of Liam Hourican as Jacob Rees-Mogg(Murder in Successville/Tracey Ullman’s Show), it’s Downing Street on poppers, with a P45, suspenders, and a chunky metal necklace! Lolly also appears as Angela Eagle, Arlene Foster (DUP) and as a saucy Nicola Sturgeon.

50 Shades of May sold out its Edinburgh run at Assembly this summer and gained 4 and 5 star reviews across the board.

“Jones at her very best”
Curtain up Show ★★★★★
“This provocative political satire is astounding”
The List ★★★★
“Rollicking fun”
The Wee Review ★★★★
“A spanking response to Brexit doom and gloom”
Fest ★★★★
“Had the audience in hysterics”
Funny Women ★★★★
“Guaranteed to leave you wanting more”
EdFest Mag ★★★★
“Niche burlesque at its best…impeccable”
Fresh Fringe ★★★★
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