Following the success of West End Eurovision 2013, the Make A Difference (MAD) Trust have announced that their annual fundraiser West End Eurovision will return to the Dominion theatre on 22nd May 2014.
Now in its 7th and FINAL year, producers have promised that the theatrical event will go out with a 'Boom Bang-A-Bang'!
West End Eurovision sees 10 casts from some of the biggest shows in the West End perform on the same stage for one night only; fiercely competing against each other for the coveted West End Eurovision trophy sponsored by Haagen Dazs.
Each cast must fully stage, choreograph and costume their own version of a previous Eurovision Song Contest entry and create their own video ident. As with the Eurovision Song Contest, the audience are asked to vote by SMS messaging for their favourite performance with all profits from the event go to the Make A Difference Trust.
2013 title holders, Once, were the first show to sign up in the hope of defending their title. The line-up also includes: Billy Elliott, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia and Wicked.
West End favourite Richard Gauntlett returns to host and there will be an appearance by an ex Eurovision entry. Celebrity judging panel to be announced.
The Make A Difference Trust is the entertainment industry’s response to HIV and AIDS, providing practical support and prevention services across the UK and Southern Africa, as well as providing specialist support for entertainment industry professionals experiencing hardship due to a chronic health condition.
Tickets are on sale now.
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