Graham Norton will return to host of this year’s West End Bares, the burlesque-flavoured fundraiser which plays London’s Novello Theatre on Sunday 29 October.
The popular comedian and chat show host will return for a third stint to host this year’s Wizard of Oz-inspired West End Bares 2017: Ruby Strippers alongside co-hosts Adam Garcia, Summer Strallen [pictured below], Dianne Pilkington, Tom Allen, Celinde Schoenmaker and Oliver Savile.
They will join the previously announced Olivier Award winner Rebecca Trehearn who will open the show performing a track specially written for the occasion by The Book of Mormon’s Mark Anderson and That Bloody Woman composer Luke di Somma.
Now in its eighth year, and featuring more than 100 performers, West End Bares is an annual event staged in aid of the Make A Difference Trust, the UK-based charity involved in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Based on the original concept Broadway Bares by legendary Broadway and West End director and choreographer Jerry 
Mitchell, who launched the event to raise funds for Broadway Care/Equity Fights Aids, West End Bares combines the risqué entertainment of traditional burlesque with the crowd-pleasing glitz of a West End smash.
Directed by David Grewcock, West End Bares 2017: Ruby Strippers will feature choreography from Fletcher Dobinson, Jaye Elster, Matt Gillett, Tom Jackson Greaves, Ashley Jordan-Packer, Will Lucas, Simone Mistry-Palmer, Ashley Nottingham, Racky Plews, Aaron Renfree, Chris Whittaker and James Wilson.
Commenting on this year’s theme award-winning director and choreographer, Mitchell said: “Lions and tigers and BARES, oh my! I can’t wait to see the eighth edition of West End Bares in London and what a perfect theme to go full out and celebrate life. We need to keep up the fight against HIV and AIDS and by doing what we love or by buying a ticket and supporting this incredible night, you can be part of something huge that will change people’s lives – and you get to watch the hottest dancers in London strip, so it’s a no brainer!”
Previous celebrity supporters include John Barrowman, Judi Dench, Paul O’Grady, and Sheridan Smith.
Tickets for this year’s shows are now on sale and available from: www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk, the DMT West End Bares booking line 0844 4825172, or from the Novello Theatre box office.
West End Bares will be partnering with 100 Wardour St for this year’s exclusive After Party where ticketholders can continue to celebrate with the cast of the show. A limited number of tickets will be available costing £10 to anyone who buys a ticket for the 7pm or 9.30pm show.
Angela Thomas
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