It has been announced that Lily Cole, Jack Whitehall (pictured right) and Lesley Sharp will take part in the 24 Hour Plays gala at the Old Vic on Sunday (24th November).
They join the previously announced Kaya Scodelario, Anthony Head, Ronni Ancona, Nick Moran, Jeff Fahey, Kaya Scodelario, Zawe Ashton, Neil Stuke, Jaime Winstone, Lesley Manville, Amanda Donohoe, Douglas Booth, Catherine Tate, Tom Ellis, Clive Rowe and Tina Hobley.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the event sees established performers, writers and directors write and perform six new plays in just one day. Comedian Rob Brydon is returning to host the annual event.
The gala raises funds for the Old Vic Theatre Trust and Old Vic New Voices, the Old Vic's dedicated emerging talent, education and community programme. Over the last nine years the 24 Hour Plays event has raised over £1 million. Tickets start at £75.
Kevin Spacey (artistic director of the Old Vic) said: "I am immensely proud of what The Old Vic has achieved over the past 10 years of The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala. We have raised funds to directly engage with over 50,000 young people via Old Vic New Voices projects."
Please visit www.oldvictheatre.com for further information and tickets.
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