Youve definitely heard of Gene Montague. No honestly, I bet youve seen him in something before. You have! I know you have. Remember that film we saw like two months ago? Yeah, he was in that. I think he was anyway. You know the vampire thing. Was it vampires? Yeah, maybe it wasnt vampires. Gene Montague returns to the stage, performing scenes from his iconic plays alongside a Q&A with the multi-award winning interviewer Jamie Pringle. For fans of Gene, this is a must see, and has been described as being the show of the summer by some people. Come for the chance to see a celebrity, stay for the art. Woody Franklyn brings the character of Gene Montague to life alongside Lewis King & Robert Thomas and Natalia Lewis as The Interviewer. Woody Franklyns Winner of FUSE Festival 2022s Best Show 'Untitled Doc' has been described as completely unique and clever. Natalia Lewis has been shortlisted by the Pleasance, and has recently performed her show 'Artrage' as part of the National Gallerys Lates series. Robert Thomas & Lewis King are award-winning stand-up comedians who performed and wrote the Edinburgh Fringes concept comedy show 'Magnum Opus, Lembit Opik'.

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Mama Biashara
Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids.
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Theatre MAD
The Make A Difference Trust fights HIV & AIDS one stage at a time. Their UK and International grant-making strategy is based on five criteria that raise awareness, educate, and provide care and support for the most vulnerable in society. A host of fundraising events, including Bucket Collections, Late Night Cabarets, West End Eurovision, West End Bares and A West End Christmas continue to raise funds for projects both in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Acting For Others
Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities. During the COVID-19 crisis Acting for Others have raised over £1.7m to support theatre workers affected by the pandemic.
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