Tony Lankester

This is my personal account. CEO of the Edinburgh Fringe Society.

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

@elonmusk Um, no. 1m people want a change in government and so signed a petition. Probably because all of them voted for a party that didn’t win. Nearly 10m people voted Labour so Labour get to rule for a bit. That’s how democracy works.
Countries are ruled by elections not petitions.

[Libby Brooks @libby_brooks]

“We’re expected to be all things to all people, be the most values-driven organisations on the planet [and] keep solvent" - Edinburgh Fringe's Shona McCarthy pulling no punches on the pressures facing UK arts festivials
https://t.co/yVrJyO2sX4

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

In fairness she was probably trying to photoshop out the photobomber. We've all been there. #PhotoGate

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Well that’s a review we’re quite happy to get…:no fence sitting, 5 stars all the way….. couldn’t agree more!

[All That Dazzles @ATDazzles]

'Ulster American' at @RiversideLondon really is as good as it gets.
With sensational writing and incredible performances by @WoodyHarrelson @andyserkis & @louisa_harland, this is a late contender for the best play of the year.
Here's my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review:
https://t.co/zsdjIG39hw

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Saw this last night - Anoushka is a rare talent, with a voice that feels like you’ve dived into a crystal clear lake on a hot day…. And how lovely is @bushtheatre? An amazing, friendly, inclusive space.
Go see ‘Elephant’ if you can!

[Guardian culture @guardianculture]

Woody Harrelson returns to London stage in ‘riotous’ Ulster American https://t.co/LwcXrd10DA

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

It’s been an unusual and difficult year - how brilliant that we’re able to announce this and remember why we do what we do….going to be a busy and interesting December!

[Riverside Studios @RiversideLondon]

ANNOUNCING: Jeremy Herrin directs David Ireland’s pitch-black comedy ULSTER AMERICAN, starring @woodyharrelson, @andyserkis & #louisaharland from 4 Dec for 8 weeks only at Riverside Studios!

Sign up now to access exclusive priority booking from 10 Oct: https://t.co/mzgtTQ8KOn

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

So @laurenlaverne is gamely trying to present the @MercuryPrize battling the most dire script ever. She’s been handed a word salad and been told to chew it up and spit it out. Meaningless hype, press releasey, incoherent, long sentences, terrible writing.

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Great evening @SouthFacingFest last night…great venue, music and food. But those bar staff are robbing the venue blind with “discounts for cash” that then disappears into their pockets. I’m sure they’re not earning tons but crime is crime…

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Quite rare for me to be sharing content from @DailyMailUK , but since this is all going on underneath my office balcony and my place of work is surrounded by police cars (fake), officers (fake) and drones (real), I couldn't not... https://t.co/HKq88noMy1

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

story getting a byline and reporting on herself is ill-advised. It gives detractors ammunition to shoot the messenger. @KarynMaughan is a great, brave journo and I'm sure her involvement in reporting was the subject of a lot of debate. I would have gone the other way, personally.

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

So I'm a big fan of @AdriaanBasson and @News24 and think the work they, and others like @dailymaverick, have done in exposing corruption and keeping a level head while reporting on multiple crises is extraordinary. But. I think having a journalist who is at the centre of the

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Well my little Facebook post caused a bit of a stir....Gosh. Here's where @news24 reprinted it:
https://t.co/Jh4i9BQnfc

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Talking to the lovely @MichConstant on @SAfmRadio 7-8am SA time today…..about theatre, London, And South African theatre in London and especially this gem. Listen in if you can.

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Ah this is going to be brilliant…..

[Riverside Studios @RiversideLondon]

Award-winning cult South African hit We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants will make its London debut in 2023, opening at the Riverside Studios 17 Jan-4 Feb, featuring South African artist @jemmakahn & directed by @donkeychild.
#hammersmith #westlondon
https://t.co/XUyn7y2rvK

[Riverside Studios @RiversideLondon]

Many thanks ⁦to ⁦@LionHeartfelt⁩ for chatting to our Exec Director ⁦@tonylank⁩ on ⁦@BBCRadioLondon⁩ last night about the arts, poetry, storytelling and Rallying for Riverside! If you missed it you can catch it here… https://t.co/UtPbe59nSX

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Well whadya know.
Trying to stay awake at Doha airport at 3am, catching up with @thememorypalace (one of the finest podcasts. Yes, you really should) As Nate tells me to imagine I’m the king of Spain tasting pineapple for the first time, I see these on sale. Funny old world.

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

@StephenKing @djohnstonpax *principle
Can I get a job as your proofreader?

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Saw this show in Birmingham last year….reminded me that @timminchin is a bona fide genius. Come along and see it on @RiversideLondon’s big screen in a couple of weeks.

[Riverside Studios @RiversideLondon]

Filmed live at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire with an 8-person band, Tim Minchin’s BACK is a comedy and music extravaganza that critics have called “Spectacular” (The Times) and a “Roof-raising return” (Sunday Telegraph).
One screening only: 23 November
https://t.co/wkcBS0NU9P

[Tony Lankester @tonylank]

Well that was rather nice of them. Thanks to my alma mater @Rhodes_JMS for naming me one of their Top50 alumni. Only realized how significant it was when I saw the full list. Feel like a non-journalist interloper but, hey, I’ll take it. https://t.co/GkSwF3axTY