Leading theatrical charity Acting For Others has revealed last weekend’s West End Flea Market raised over £70,000 – making it the most successful flea market so far.
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West End Flea Market 2023 – stars and shows
Leading theatrical charity Acting For Others has announced the stars and the hit shows lined up to take part in this year’s West End Flea Market at St Paul’s Church and Churchyard, Covent Garden on 20 May 2023.
West End Flea Market – judges and shows revealed
Leading theatrical charity Acting For Others has confirmed the judges and the hit shows lined-up to take part in this year’s West End Flea Market later this month. West End Flea Market regular Christopher Biggins will be joined by Michael Ball and Bridgerton’s Golda Rosheuvel to pass judgement on the stalls created by teams from […]
Theatre Support+ Fund Christmas merchandise unveiled and new dates for live shows
The team behind the Theatre Support Fund+ has unveiled a new Christmas range of The Show Must Go On! merchandise to coincide with the announcement that the successful lockdown-launched fund has now raised half a million pounds for Acting For Others, The Fleabag Support Fund and NHS Covid-19 Urgent Appeal. Commenting on the response to […]
Star judges and guest performances for Showstoppers’ Eurovision alternative
A host of stay-at-home stars and celebrities will join in the fun when The Showstoppers Alternative Eurovision Song Contest streams live on Facebook from 8pm (GMT) on 15 May 2020. Christopher Biggins, Arlene Phillips, London Hughes and Claire Sweeney will take on judging details with comedian and presenter Tom Allen commentating on the action. Presented […]
A virtual West End choir performs ‘Do You Hear The People Sing?’ from Les Misérables
Over 70 performers from top West End shows have come together to record a special version of Do You Hear The People Sing?, reminding us that ‘even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise’. With an introduction from Christopher Biggins and a voiceover by Lesley Joseph, the video encourages viewers to donate to […]
Fundraising success for inaugural West End Flea Market
Leading theatrical charity Acting For Others is celebrating raising an impressive £26,000 from the first West End Flea Market held last weekend at The Actors’ Church, St Pauls in Covent Garden. Thousands of theatre fans turned out to join in the fun as teams from The Book of Mormon, Hamilton, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, The […]
Young Frankenstein team crowned West End Bake Off champs
Young Frankenstein took home the top honours at the fourth annual West End Bake Off charity event held at The Actors’ Church, St Pauls. Judges Christopher Biggins, Ruthie Henshall and Wendi Peters crowned the team from the hit show the winners, following in the footsteps of last year’s champions 42nd Street. Commenting on the day’s […]
Star-studded celebration for Mousetrap Theatre Projects
The stars came out on Sunday 18 March to help theatre education charity Mousetrap Theatre Projects celebrate its 21st anniversary. Hosted by Christopher Biggins and Harriet Thorpe, the star-studded fundraising gala at the Prince of Wales Theatre featured guest stars Beau Dermott, Patricia Hodge, Tyrone Huntley, Samantha Spiro, David Suchet, Rachel Tucker and Michael Xavier. […]
MAD Christmas show to be hosted by Christopher Biggins and Lesley Joseph
Christopher Biggins and Lesley Joseph will host this year’s Make A Difference Trust’s A West End Christmas show at St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden on Sunday 3 December at 7.30pm. Produced by TheatreMAD, the annual event which raises funds for the Make A Difference Trust, a UK-based charity involved in the fight against HIV and […]
Stars line up to record composer Alexander S Bermange’s comic catalogue
Musical comedy composer Alexander S. Bermange has assembled a star-studded line-up of stage and screen favourites to record a double album of his songs. Whit & Whimsy features special performances of some of Bermange’s most popular comic creations by stars including Miriam Margolyes, Nigel Planer, Tracie Bennett and Ian Bartholomew. Produced by Mike Dixon, the […]
The Secret Garden wins West End Bake Off
The Secret Garden took home the top honours at the second annual West End Bake Off charity event held on Saturday at St Anne’s Church Courtyard Soho. Cast and crew from the musical, which doesn’t open at London’s Ambassadors Theatre until later this month, followed last year’s winning team representing the world’s longest running stage show […]
West End Bake Off – all you need to know for 16 July
Michael Ball will join returning judges Barbara Windsor and Christopher Biggins at next Saturday’s West End Bake Off charity event in St Anne’s Church Courtyard Soho (Saturday 16 July from 11am to 1pm). The fundraiser that combines freshly baked cakes and sweet treats with West End theatre stars will raise money for Acting For Others, the […]
West End Bake Off 2016 set for 16 July
This year’s West End Bake Off charity event will be held at St Anne’s Church Courtyard, Soho on 16 July. The fundraiser that combines freshly baked cakes and sweet treats with West End theatre stars will raise money for Acting For Others, the umbrella organisation that represents 15 UK theatrical charities. Last year’s event attracted […]
West End Heroes 2015 – Dominion Theatre
West End Heroes 2015 was performed at the Dominion Theatre, London. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ West End Heroes is now established as a truly unique and special annual event combining the best of the West End with the best of our Armed Forces bands and singers, supporting the phenomenal work of the charity […]
Christopher Biggins launches West End Heroes 2015
Christopher Biggins, launched the 2015 West End Heroes gala concert at the Dominion Theatre with a little help from some military friends… Dressed as an RAF service woman – just one of the ‘characters’ he’ll play on the night in several big song and dance numbers – he promised a night of surprises, fun and jollity and […]
Christopher Biggins to host West End Heroes 2015
Christopher Biggins, hugely popular star of musical theatre, screen comedies and panto and one of Britain’s best-loved TV personalities will be the host of the 2015 West End Heroes gala concert. Following the phenomenal success of West End Heroes last year, which saw the casts of many of the biggest West End musicals unite with the finest UK military […]
