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Charlotte
Church takes part in a unique charity event at the
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on October 20, 2001
"Something's
coming, something good..."
Stephen Sondheim
Some
of the world's top musical acts will be appearing at the
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on October 20 in a spectacular
concert celebrating songs from hit musicals.
The concert will be recorded by BBC Wales to be shown on BBC
One later in the year. The event is being staged in
association with the Red Hot AIDS Charitable Trust.
ShowTime at The Stadium will feature contemporary artists
performing classic songs from stage musicals - from West
Side Story to Rent - under the guidance of Musical Director
Midge Ure. The event will launch the International Festival
of Musical Theatre, which will take place in Cardiff every
two years from October 2002.
The show will be directed by international stage producer
Francesca Zambello and artists will be backed by a 60-piece
orchestra and a gospel choir. The participation of local
schools and drama colleges will make the concert a truly
community event.
Artists already confirmed to perform cover the entire
spectrum of music from Charlotte Church to Atomic Kitten,
with many more soon to be announced. So far, Charlotte is
keeping secret the choice of songs she is working on.
Sets from famous musicals currently playing in London's West
End and Broadway will also be featured in the spectacular.
Launching the concert Musical Director, Midge Ure said:
"Although this is not Live Aid II, the thoughts,
compassion and messages are very similar. Music is a great
leveller that transcends religion, colour, sex and political
systems. ShowTime at The Stadium is a fantastic project to
be involved with and I was delighted when asked. I jumped at
the chance!".
Jean Simmons, legendary actress and Patron of the Red Hot
AIDS Charitable Trust, said: "It gives me great
pleasure to be part of ShowTime at The Stadium where many
great artists will be performing in this superb stadium in
October to raise much needed funding for the global struggle
against HIV and AIDS."
David Jackson, Head of Music at BBC Wales says: BBC Wales is
delighted to be broadcasting this unique event for BBC One
viewers. ShowTime will also be broadcast on BBC Radio2 and
Radio1.
BBC
Press Release:
Get
set for Showtime at the Stadium
Pop heroes S Club 7, Atomic Kitten, A1, Steps, Blue and Damage will grace Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on October 20th in a spectacular benefit concert.
The star-studded line-up for Showtime at the Stadium also includes Charlotte Church, Petula Clark, Sinead O’Connor, Ruthie Henshall, Heather Nova and opera star Russell Watson. Joining them on stage will be a string of talented youngsters recruited following auditions at BBC Wales.
They'll
be singing a selection of music from hit shows such as Evita
and West Side Story as a prelude to the International
Festival of Musical Theatre. The Festival, a BBC Wales
initiative, will be a biennial competition starting in 2002.
The
one-off musical extravaganza also includes performances and
original sets from the latest London attractions including
Closer To Heaven, the highly acclaimed show featuring the
music of the Pet Shop Boys.
Showtime
at the Stadium will be directed by international stage
producer, Francesca Zambello, and artists will be backed by
a 60-piece orchestra and a gospel choir. The participation
of local schools and drama colleges in an adaptation of
Peter Pan will make the concert a truly community event.
The
event is being staged in association with the Red Hot AIDS
Charitable Trust and in support of BBC Children in Need.
Tickets
for Showtime at the Stadium are priced between £15 and £35
with a special £50 family ticket for two adults and two
children - available from the Millennium Stadium box office
on 0870 1211228.
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