Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of patrons attending UK Production’s popular Cinderella pantomime at Bournemouth Pavilion this year, more than £10,000 has been raised at its after-show collections.
This will now be used to contribute towards a series of outreach projects and schemes by Variety the Children’s Charity and BH Live to help disadvantaged families and young children across the region. Variety has been raising funds for, amongst other urgent items, warm winter coats for extremely underprivileged children in the area.
BH Live, which manages the theatre in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council, will be launching Terrace Tales, a series of free storytelling, movement and sound sessions for underprivileged 0-6 year olds, starting at its Bournemouth Pavilion Terrace Café in February 2017.
BH Live is a charitable trust and social enterprise focusing on making a positive social impact to the health, wellbeing and economic prosperity of its communities.
“A massive thank you to all who took part in the fundraising and gave so generously, says Paul Griffiths, BH Live’s General Manager at Bournemouth Pavilion. This will make a big difference and enable us to bring theatre activities, through storytelling magic and play, to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience it”.
Variety Wessex chair, Frances Cornelius said “What a fantastic amount to have collected. I would like to thank Cinderella’s cast, particularly those who helped with the collections, and the generous audience members who contributed”.
For more information about Terrace Tales visit bournemouthpavilion.co.uk and to find out more about the work of Variety the Children’s Charity visit variety.org.uk.
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BH Live is the south coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives.
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About Bournemouth Pavilion
Bournemouth Pavilion is managed and operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council.
This Grade II listed venue provides a 1,500-seat theatre and full-sized ballroom. The venue hosts musicals, opera, ballet, pantomime, comedy, gala dinners, banquets, receptions, fairs, dances and fashion shows throughout the year.
It also provides facilities to complement events at Bournemouth International Centre and for corporate presentations, product launches, and smaller conferences and exhibitions. Bournemouth Pavilion is also home to Pavilion Dance South West and the Pavilion at AUB rehearsal and teaching space for the Arts University Bournemouth. For more visit bournemouthpavilion.co.uk
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