West End Bares is staged at the Novello Theatre in October

Burlesque-flavoured fundraiser West End Bares will return to the Novello Theatre for two shows on Sunday 29 October.

Tickets are now on sale for the annual event which is staged in aid of the Make A Difference Trust, the UK-based charity involved in the fight against HIV and AIDS. An ‘Early Bird’ offer of 20% off the top three ticket prices is available until Sunday (21 May).

Based on the original concept Broadway Bares from legendary Broadway/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.

Details of the theme and celebrity guest line-up for this year’s show which marks the event’s debut at the Novello, will be announced in the summer.

Previous celebrity supporters include John Barrowman, Judi Dench, Graham Norton, 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.

Now in its eighth year, 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