Dame Judi Dench praises Theatre Support Fund+ for raising £800k for theatre charities

Legendary performer of stage and screen Dame Judi Dench has praised the Theatre Support Fund+ for raising £800,000 for charity with their ‘The Show Must Go On!’ merchandise.

Supporting Acting For Others, The Fleabag Support Fund and NHS Covid-19 Urgent Appeal, the Theatre Support Fund+ continues to raise funds and will do so until the theatres are able to reopen and workers can return to their full time jobs.

Dame Judi Dench said: “I have been devastated by the effects the pandemic has had on the theatre industry but I am also proud of what we have achieved by standing together through these times. Chris and Damien at the Theatre Support Fund+ have done such profound work by raising this incredible amount of monies and have been able to help thousands of freelancers. There are still many workers who need our support and I am delighted to be able to support their campaign. I wish them all the best in their continued journey to help freelancers until our theatres can open again, The Show Must Go On!”

Other notable names who have supported the campaign include: President of the Fleabag Support Fund+ Phoebe Waller Bridge, Michael Ball, Christopher Biggins, Samantha Bond, Todrick Hall, Amanda Holden, Sir Derek Jacobi Lesley Joseph, Myleene Klass, Keira Knightley, Beverley Knight, Bonnie Langford, Patti LuPone, Sarah Parish, Melanie Sykes and Marisha Wallace.

Theatre Support Fund+ are also the creators of The Show Must Go On! Live at The Palace Theatre, which has been rescheduled to 2 - 6 June 2021. More information and casting will be announced on this soon.

Chris Marcus and Damien Stanton said: “We cannot wait to bring this very special concert to the stage which will be a true celebration of the West End. We’re currently working hard with all of the shows involved to finalise plans and very soon we’ll be able to share with you all the exciting details about the show.  We look forward to welcoming you to the Palace Theatre in June and thank you for your continued support.”

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