Sandblast - Charity Cabaret Extravaganza - 4 August 2010
Olive Branch Theatre and arts and human rights charity Sandblast present Charity Cabaret Extravaganza at the Battersea Barge. The evening is a special fundraiser for a youth theatre project in the Saharawi refugee camps in South West Algeria. The evening will showcase London's finest performers in music, theatre, comedy and the spoken word to raise funds for a youth theatre project in the refugee . Entry by donation £20. For more information about the Sahaeawi refugee camps see this video.
Lake of Stars - The Noisettes - 12 August 2010
The vinspired Lake of Stars Festival, an international music festival set on the shores of Lake Malawi in Africa, brings its unique flavour to the Union Chapel in Islington. Headlining the evening will be the Noisettes, a band who’ve overtaken the British music scene with a dizzying speed of ascent, recently described by The Guardian as ‘the best live band in Britain’. Tickets from £10.
Art Saves Lives - Contemporary Art Raffle - 23 August 2010
This is your chance to get your hands on one of 75 prizes of comtemporary art for just £10. Check out the gallery for an idea of what's on offer and help raise money for Art Saves Lives.
OBJECT - Funny Women Awards - 6, 20 September
The semi-finals and finals of the Funny Women Awards take place in September at the Leicester Square Theatre. Money raised from the event will go towards the work of the charity Object, an award-winning human rights organisation that addresses the challenging issues of the pornography and sex industries and their increasing normalisation.
Start - Prince Charles' Garden Party - 8 - 19 September 2010
The Prince of Wales is opening up his own gardens at Clarence House, together with his neighbours’ gardens at Lancaster House and Marlborough House for a Garden Party. This fabulous event is part of Start - a national initiative by The Prince's Charities Foundation to promote and celebrate sustainable living. With a Musical Programme created by Jools Holland, Comedy by Marcus Brigstocke and Hugh Dennis and Fashion by Dame Vivienne Westwood this is one party not to miss. Tickets £15 for adults and £7.50 for kids.
Intermission - Grateful - 12 September 2010
Thomas Hopkins and Danielle Tarento presents for Intermission an inspiring evening of musical theatre and gospel music in aid of an extremely good cause at Cadogan Hall. Intermission is a charity which engages young people from London’s inner-city communities, giving them an opportunity to connect with and find their voice through the performing arts. An evening not to be missed. Tickets £25.
UCLH Cancer Centre - Comedy Festival - 22 - 23 September 2010
Comedy Festival at the Bloomsbury Theatre raising money for the new UCLH Cancer Centre. Line up for 22nd includes Andi Ohso, Tom Allen, Ninia Benjamin, Stewart Francis, Tony Law, Andrew Lawrence, Pete Johansson with special guest Russell Howard. Line up for 23rd includes Alex Zane, Dan Antopolski, Tim Clark, Ben Norris, Josh Howie, Ian Stone, Dave Fulton. Tickets £17.50.
Various charities - Oxford Philomusica - 28 September 2010
The Cyprus High Commission in the UK presents a concert at Cadogan Hall to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus. The programme includes the UK premiere of Treasured Island by Christodoulos Georgiades and Sophia Serghi’s ‘Shall we Dance’, a medley of evocative dances. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to a UK based charity. Tickets from £10.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Inspiration Awards for Women - 6 October 2010
The ‘Inspiration Awards for Women’ in association with Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a glamorous and uplifting event at Cadogan Hall. The awards celebrate inspirational women nationally and internationally. Attendees have included Dame Helen Mirren, Hayley Westenra and Dame Kelly Holmes. Last year Ruthie Henshall, Cara Dillon and Blake performed. A host of celebrities and VIPs mingle and enjoy an evening of classical and jazz performances by some of the industry’s most talented artists. Tickets £49.
The Sick Children's Fund - The Big Gig - 21 October 2010
The Sick Children’s Trust, a charity which supports families who have very sick or terminally ill children, is very excited to announce its first ever comedy night, The Big Gig, with the fantastic Ed Byrne confirmed as the headline act. The night, at The Leicester Square Theatre, promises to be chock full of giggles and laughs from some of the hottest comedians around. Tickets £15.
Z2K - Write On! with Sandi Toksvig - 25 October 2010
A fabulous night of comedy presented by Women in Journalism in support of Z2K, a charity which helps people in the UK in extreme poverty. Hosted by Sandi Toksvig and featuring Shazia Mirza Annabel Giles, Viv Groskup and other writers and performers. Plus a special guest appearance by the winner of this year’s Funny Women Awards. Tickets £25.
Concordia Foundation - Bach to Bernstein - 22 November 2010
The Concordia Foundation presents Bach to Bernstein which celebrates 15 years of Building Bridges through Music and the Arts by Concordia. The Foundation has reached thousands of children through their Young Audiences projects, presented countless London recitals featuring young musicians from around the world and has circled the globe with presentations ranging from intimate chamber concerts to fully staged opera. Tickets from £12.