Special show to mark Theatre Royal’s 200th birthday
The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds will be celebrating its 200th birthday later this month.
And to ensure the date passes with the appropriate grandeur a very special gala is being staged, hosted by Roy Hudd (pictured above) and featuring a star-studded lineup of entertainers and performers – “A Right Royal Revue” on Sunday, October 13.
The fundraising gala will bring stars from the world of film, stage, comedy, magic and circus together to perform for one incredible night.
The dazzling list of performers includes comedy ventriloquist Steve Hewlett, comedian Duggie Brown, cabaret double act Kit and McConnel, actor and comedian Don Maclean, illusionist Andy Van Buren, chart-topping soprano Fiona Jessica Wilson, West End star Sammy Kelly, BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt and Theatre Royal’s resident dame Chris Clarkson.
There will also be music and dancing from Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds’ Young Company and Hazelwood Dance School, and the whole night will be under the adept musical direction of Ward Baker.
Tickets include a complimentary glass of champagne and souvenir programme, with the premium seats also offering the opportunity to attend a post-show reception with the stars on the stage, as well as unlimited champagne.
This is a fundraiser for Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds so in addition to the performances there will be a charity auction featuring an array of “money-can’t-buy” lots to bid for, including the exclusive use of a Scottish mansion for two nights (midweek, maximum 12 guests) and the opportunity to have lunch with Roy Hudd at London’s exclusive Garrick Club.