Wanted: One Saddam Lookalike

A play about the Iraq war opening in London, has posted an audition notice for a Saddam Hussein lookalike. “Open auditions for the part start next week at the Riverside Studios in west London. According to an advert in today’s edition of the Stage, “a black beret and flak jacket will be provided”, and in a further concession to lookalikes now gone to ground, moustaches will also be on offer.”