Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced plans to stage a special “freedom day” performance of his West End show Cinderella. All proceeds from an additional performance on July 19 – the day the Government hopes to end lockdown restrictions – will be donated to St John Ambulance and the NHS. Expand Close Emerald Fennell wrote the show (Matt Crossick/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Emerald Fennell wrote the show (Matt Crossick/PA)Meanwhile, a gala show the following day will raise money for those whose work made the show’s opening possible. Lord Lloyd-Webber said in a statement posted on Twitter: “Thrilled that at last theatres can re-open! In celebration, we are adding a Freedom Day performance on July 19th and have a Gala show on July 20th.

Source: Irish Independent July 05, 2021 18:33 UTC