A host of stars will take to the virtual stage from their homes and studios around the world for a new special version of the Make A Difference Trust’s burlesque-flavoured fundraiser West End Bares on 10 January at 8pm.
Featuring brand new content created especially for the one-off event West End Bares: Turned On will include guest appearances from regular supporters including Graham Norton, Michelle Visage, Tom Allen, Todrick Hall, Michael Auger and Amy Hart.
Available on demand through Vimeo with tickets priced at £5, West End Bares: Turned On is directed by Will Lucas with choreography from Jenny Legg, Aaron David Jenkins, Fletcher Dobinson and David Grewcock.
Announcing the latest online event in support of the Make A Difference Trust, director Lucas said: “After a year when we all missed being onstage and where we’ve not been able to see loved ones for months at a time, we are delighted to bring a bit of Bares magic to 2021.
“The show is one the biggest nights in the theatre calendar and we hope we can still bring people together for one night, from the safety and comfort of your own homes. Make sure you tune in, turn us on, and we can’t wait to see you back in a theatre for our next show!”
West End Bares is based on the original concept Broadway Bares by legendary Broadway and West End director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell who launched the event in New York to raise funds for Broadway Care/Equity Fights Aids.
West End Bares is staged in aid of the Make A Difference Trust, the UK-based charity that has been involved in the fight against HIV and AIDS for over 30 years. In response to the Covid crisis, the charity transformed its hardship fund into the Covid-19 Emergency Fund in order to help the theatre community directly by providing emergency hardship grants to those in need due to theatre closures.
Melanie Tranter, chair of the Make A Difference Trust, added: “With all our fundraising shows cancelled this year, this is an important chance for the Make a Difference Trust to be able to share something truly spectacular with as many people as possible whilst raising funds and awareness.
“The majority of the performers have been out of work since theatres closed in March and they have no idea when they will work again. But still they come together, supporting the Make A Difference Trust’s philosophy of community making a difference.
“Working together, the theatre community use their skills and talents to help both their own colleagues and others. Their generosity is humbling.”
Angela Thomas
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