Open-air fundraisers in the capital this summer
Comics including Rose Matafeo, Jamali Maddix and Rosie Jones are taking part in two major fundraising gigs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London this summer.
The Canned Laughter shows follow the success of similar gigs last year which raised more than £7,000 for food banks in the capital.
Since its inception in 2017, Canned Laughter has raised more than £40,000 for London food banks. In the year up to March 31, a record 2.5 million emergency food parcels were out by the Trussell Trust network. More than 14 million people in the UK live below the poverty line and the rise in food bank referrals has risen by 128 per cent in the last five years.
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In 2003, Rowan starred in the first Johnny English film which involved him paying the parodying character of James Bond.
There has now been three films and each film turned over around £140million.
His most recent acting appearance was in Maigret, a short four part series.
As well as his BAFTA which he received in 1981, the actor also received an Olivier Award for his 1981 West End theatre performance in Rowan Atkinson in Revue.
He was also nominated for a European Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Johnny England and was also appointed a CBE in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity.