#EUVisasForPerformingArtists Tory MP Damien Hines asks “Do we know of any good reasons why countries in the EU would resist extending us favourable arrangements?”
BECAUSE WE VOTED TO LEAVE THE EU YOU NUMPTY. WE ARE A THIRD COUNTRY 😡 & Tories didn’t negotiate a Visa waiver
Paule Constable, ‘Freelancers Make Theatre Work’ states Producers of War Horse have said they can’t tour in Europe anymore because of the amount of time cast & crew will be in EU.
UK artists who usually hire roadies, hauliers, merchandisers in the UK them all tour together across the EU will decide it is cheaper to travel to eg France & hire roadies, hauliers, merchandisers direct from the EU!
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absolute scenes as @GilesWatling Tory MP asks (he thinks jokingly) “In 1960 The Beatles went as back-up to Tony Sheridan in Hamburg. That can still happen, can’t it?”
@GilesWatling ‘s look goes from smugness to complete bafflement in just a few seconds.... it is so telling!
Another exchange between @MrJohnNicolson & Caroline Dinenage, Digital Culture Media & Sport Minister, where she reveals she doesn’t know the cost of a visa for Spain! 👇