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CHILDREN IN NEED GALA PERFORMANCE 2014

01 Sep 2014

THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL GALA PERFORMANCE IN AID OF BBC CHILDREN IN NEED ON TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2014

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical will hold a special Gala performance in aid of BBC Children in Need on Tuesday 4 November 2014. The evening will be hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Sir Terry Wogan with a special appearance from the charity’s mascot, Pudsey. BBC Radio 2 presenters and celebrities will be in attendance alongside members of the public. At least 50% of the proceeds from this performance will benefit the BBC Children in Need Appeal, and its work with disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Executive Director, Catherine Mallyon said: “We are thrilled that our wonderful Matilda The Musical will be playing a part in this year’s BBC Children in Need Appeal. Matilda’s story resonates so strongly with the vision of this annual fund raising event, so it is great that we can help support its important work. We look forward to welcoming the BBC and new audiences to what will be a magical Gala performance.”

Gareth Hydes, Head of Editorial at BBC Children in Need, said: “We are delighted to be working with Matilda The Musical on this very special gala alongside BBC Radio 2. It’s sure to be a great evening whilst raising lots of money to support disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.”

Tickets for this special evening are now on sale via SEE tickets

Tickets available from £20 – £100
Tickets priced at £100 include a glass of Rose Champagne, a programme and a limited edition Matilda The Musical tote bag

For more information visit www.bbc.co.uk/radio2

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