Legendary entertainer David Raven will be celebrating his 80th Birthday in the company of friends he has worked with during his 40 years in show business at a Royal Gala Variety Show hosted by Lola Lasagne at the Theatre Royal on Sunday, August 18 at 7.30pm.
David, better known to his fans as Maisie Trollette will be joined by artists he has shared the stage with during 40 years in show business including Jimmy Trollette, Miss Jason and Dave Lynn.
Local entertainers performing a Broadway Tribute will include: Jennie Castell, JP Christian, Connie Conway, Krissie Du Cann, Poola May, Wezley Sebastian, Davina Sparkle, Spice, Tammy Twinkle. Marc Inscoe and Jason Lee Howlett will perform a ‘Rat Pack’ set.
West End stars including Jae Alexander, Jill Nalder, Peter Stanford, Linda Jarvis, Frances Fry and Jon Osbaldeston will perform together as the Westenders singing a selection of numbers from West End musicals while International female impersonator extraordinaire Ceri Dupree will bring her fabulous characters to the stage of the Theatre Royal for the first time.
John Bruzon who has worked with David over the years, returns as Musical Director for the evening.
The Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and the Actually Gay Men’s Chorus complete the lineup of this classic community event to celebrate one of ‘Gay Brighton’s’ finest ambassadors.
All profits from the show will be shared between the Sussex Beacon, a care centre for men and women with HIV/AIDS related illnesses and the Rainbow Fund who award grants to LGBT/HIV organisations providing front line services to the LGBT community, through an independent grants process administered by the Sussex Community Foundation.
Event: Maisie Trollette’s 80th Birthday Show
Where: Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton
When: Sunday: August 18
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £20/£15 plus £1 restoration fee
To book tickets telephone 0844 871 7627 (booking fees apply)
If you book in person at the Theatre Royal there are no booking fees.
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