THE EVERYMAN THEATRE & BARN THEATRE PRESENT A SPECIAL
EVENING OF LAUGHER, MUSIC AND MAGIC IN SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE
from the Everyman Theatre Cheltenham
- Join the worldwide LIVE Stream On Saturday 02 April @ 7.30pm
- Book Live Stream here: https://barntheatre.org.uk/ukraine or https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/stand-up-for-ukraine-live-stream
- Variety program will bring star-studded cast of writers, actors, performers, musicians, comedians of international renown to stand in solidarity with Ukraine
- Event follows on history of Barn & Everyman theatres philanthropic work for refugees from conflicts; ambition to raise £50,000 through tickets and donations
The Barn Theatre and the Everyman Theatre Cheltenham have teamed up to host a night that will benefit refugees fleeing Ukraine conflict that can be live streamed worldwide at 7.30pm BST on Saturday 02 April.
The night will consist of a variety line-up including classical music, opera, comedy, choral music, classical and showtunes, as well a special reading by acclaimed writer Sir MICHAEL MORPURGO (War Horse, The Mozart Question). Other performers will include the impressionist RORY BREMNER, sketch actor BEN MILLER (Armstrong & Miller Show, Bridgerton), renowned comedian DOM JOLY, actor LISA MAXWELL, JOHN OWEN-JONES (Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera), JESSICA DALEY (BBC’s Over The Rainbow, White Christmas), and many more
Everyman regulars will welcome panto-extraordinaire and host of ceremonies SAMUEL HOLMES (Curtains, Mrs Henderson Presents), as well as star clown TWEEDY to entertain audiences coming together for the good cause. There will be music by Every Voice Choir as well as a special performance by comedy-magician JOHN ARCHER (Britain’s Got Talent, CBBC’s Help! My Supply Teacher’s Magic).
In addition to the DEC Ukrainian appeal, proceeds from the night will go to charities with which the Everyman has worked previously, Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees and GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers), groups which work to work provide support to asylum seekers and to help foster compassion and cooperation in communities.
The ambition will be to raise £50,000 for these charities through ticket sales and through donations on the night.
For those who missed getting tickets, the live stream will be available worldwide with tickets on sale here:
https://barntheatre.org.uk/ukraine and https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/stand-up-for-ukraine-live-stream
For further information are available via the link below:
https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/stand-up-for-ukraine/
MARK GOUCHER, Everyman Theatre chief executive said: ‘I am delighted we can put our efforts together and make this special evening happen. There is a tremendous outpouring for Ukraine, and we wanted to everything we can to make a difference in the lives of those fleeing this conflict. I also hope this will focus peoples’ attention on the plight of refugees fleeing conflicts all over the world.’
IWAN LEWIS, Barn Theatre chief executive and Artistic Director, said: ‘We have been racking our brains about what we can do to help in this tragic time for Ukraine, and we decided to put together our resources and use existing channels to help those fleeing the war. I am grateful to Mark and the Everyman Theatre for opening their theatre to this great cause and am thrilled to help bring about a spectacular and moving evening. This is about showing solidarity across borders and doing what we do best—entertaining our audiences—to encourage them to donate.’
This event is made possible thanks to the support of BPE Solicitors and Crowe
