THE co-creator of Alan Partridge and stars from Ru Paul’s Drag Race are highlights of Bradford Fringe Festival, taking place in city venues this summer. The festival has a packed programme of theatre, comedy, dance and poetry from July 3 to August 1, headed by Oscar-nominated writer and satirist Armando Iannucci, in virtual conversation with Bradford film-maker Javaad Alipoor discussing film, screen and politics followed by an audience Q&A. Armando Iannucci has written, directed, and produced critically acclaimed films and TV and radio comedy shows including In The Loop, nominated for an Oscar in 2009, and Bafta-winning BBC comedy The Thick of It. He’s the co-creator and writer of Steve Coogan’s hugely popular Alan Partridge and his HBO comedy Veep has won four Emmys. Armando also wrote The Personal History of David Copperfield and HBO series Avenue 5, starring Hugh Laurie.