By the rarest and most improbable of accidents, you happen to be what you are. Beautiful. Human. Alive. -Tennessee WilliamsWe Have Not Long to Love, is a trio of short plays by Tennessee Williams. In these vignettes, souls seemingly trapped by circumstance live as we watch vicariously. "The Lady of Larkspur Lotion" " Two broken dreamers are lost in their fantasies."Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen" " Codependent lovers struggle to exist both within and without one another."The Case of the Crushed Petunias" " A restless shop owner is urged by a mysterious young man to leave town and embrace life. A recurring, otherworldly figure"The Agent"guides us through these stories, serving as a spirit of change who seeks to awaken each character from their stagnation. This is more than a collection of plays " it is a singular journey through the eyes of Williamss dreamers, reminding us that change is always within reach."We have not long to love. Light does not stay. The tender things are those we fold away. I could, but do not, break that which is still. (Almost the faintest whisper would be shrill.) So moments pass as though they wished to stay. We have not long to love. A night. A day.... "Tennessee Williams

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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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