Ben Elton rocked the cream of Sussex society when he compered a truly magical evening at Pashley Manor, Ticehurst on 18th July. His outrageously non-PC humour had the audience rolling in the aisles and started the show off running – a baton the cast grasped firmly and delivered spectacularly.
The black tie event showcased the extraordinary talents of the next generation of stars from the UK’s leading fame academy, Arts Educational Schools London (“Arts Ed”), whose president is Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber. The young cast, directed by Chris Hocking, wowed and enchanted the 500 guests with their vibrant and energetic song and dance routines from hit musicals such as Grease, Les Miserables, High School Musical and Mamma Mia!
The evening, which was sponsored by The Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust and local accountants and tax advisors, Creaseys, raised £61,800 for the hospices serving the people of East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Organiser and Chairman of the Friends of East Sussex Hospices, Kathy Gore, said
“This is a fantastic achievement particularly in the current financial climate. It is though, a drop in the ocean compared to the £33.5 million these hospices need to operate this year. Many are currently facing cutbacks which will inevitably impact the care they can deliver to patients and their families. This wonderful result, however, reflects the massive will to support our local hospices.”
The following hospices are supported by the Friends of East Sussex Hospices
Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice
