Cast members from the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will take to the stage at the Arts Theatre on Sunday 22nd June 2008 to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Linzi Hateley, who currently stars as Donna in MAMMA MIA!, will be joined by Joanna Monro (Rosie), Katie Brayben (Sophie), Jodie Read (Ali), Laura Selwood (Lisa) and other members of the ABBA musical for one night only to perform an intimate collection of musical theatre songs, alongside a catalogue of popular music, accompanied by a live band and a troupe of dancers from the Susan Robinson School of Ballet.
The evening will feature songs from musicals such as
Wicked, Chicago,
Hairspray, Footloose, Songs For A New World and of course,
Mamma Mia!, as well as a mix of everything from Bond to the Beatles.
The concert, which hopes to raise much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, has been organised by MAMMA MIA! cast member Jodie Read. Having lost her mother to cancer in October 2007, she and her brother Jamie felt compelled to support a charity that had given so much help when they needed it most:
"When Jamie and I lost our mum to cancer, it was a shock diagnosis: we lost her only a week and a half after she was diagnosed. Although our time at the hospital was not that long, our struggle was eased by the nurses around us. They really were amazing, and once Macmillan were involved, it didn't feel like a medical process anymore."
Jodie continued: "I think we were lucky, not to have to struggle for months and months, and although we would give anything to have had mum around for longer, I know the ordeal must be so much worse for other families. That is why we want to raise this money. Macmillan Cancer Support helps families through every stage of cancer, so I'm just glad that we can do something to help in return.
Some people run races, climb mountains or swim oceans. We aren't very good at those things, but we can sing!"
Carole's Concert is produced by Jamie Read with direction by Jodie Read, musical supervision by Marcus Savage and Alistair Gavin, musical direction by Carlton Edwards and Darren Lord, choreography by Jodie Read, Melissa Green and Susan Robinson and sound design by Brian Beasley. It is staged in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
CAROLE'S CONCERT
Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB
Sunday 22nd June 2008 – 7.30pm
Tickets: £20.00
Box Office: 0870 534 4444
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/artist/966036
