First World War Reminiscence Charity Gala
London theatre news: Wednesday 2 May 2018
Anniversaries - Charity - Gala
Friends of Flanders presents a charity Gala in aid of the Royal British Legion, Combat Stress, Chelsea Pensioners and Help For Heroes, at Charing Cross Theatre on 28 October.
Image: Charing Cross Theatre
Stars from London's West End and cabaret scene will present a glittering Gala with songs, poems and letters from World War I, together with personal accounts and recollections, sometimes from their own family memories.
The Gala is destined for Charing Cross Theatre on 28 October 2018 with performances at 3pm and 7pm, and booking is now open.
Fiona-Jane Weston, known for her highly acclaimed solo show Wartime Women and musical chat show Fiona-Jane and West End Friends will host the event and interview the artists in what will be a show to remember in this the Centenary of the end of the First World War.
Charing Cross Theatre's artistic director Thom Southerland directs the show with musical direction by Peter Gill.
Cast
(subject to availability)
Clive Rowe
Jessica Martin
Norman Bowman
John Barr
Andrew Pepper
Peter Gill
Dan and Laura Curtis
Gary Bland
Frank Loman
Ryan Gover
Emma Brown
Lorraine Donaghey
The Molesing Ladies Choir
Harry Kit Lee
and many more
Creatives
Director - Thom Southerland
Musical direction - Peter Gill
Venue
Charing Cross Theatre
The Arches
Villiers Street
London WC2N 6NL
Dates
28 October 2018
Performances at 3pm and 7pm
Tickets
Premium £100 (includes exclusive invitation to reception with glass of Bubbly, programme and Belgian Chocolates)
Stalls £35.00
Balcony & benches £25.00
Links
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