Gok Wan to host You’ll Never Walk Alone charity concert at the Queen's Theatre

It has been announced that Gok Wan will host a special one-night-only concert entitled You’ll Never Walk Alone at the Queen’s Theatre on Sunday 2nd March 2014 at 7.30pm.

Tickets for the concert, which is in aid of the Philippines Typhoon Appeal, are on sale now with with all proceeds going directly to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Gok said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be hosting You'll Never Walk Alone, the West End's response to the recent disaster in the Philippines. The atmosphere is going to be electric, the cast are phenomenal and this event is going to be a fantastic way to reignite awareness of this beautiful country where so much has been completely devastated.

"The work the DEC are doing to provide much needed aid to the areas affected is vital, the reconstruction process is far from over and people of the Philippines still need our help."

Julie Atherton, Joanna Riding, Hannah Waddingham & Michael Xavier for charity concert at the Queens Theatre

Stars of the stage and screen will come together for a special one-night-only concert You’ll Never Walk Alone at the Queen’s Theatre (current home to Les Mis) on Sunday 2nd March 2014 at 7.30pm in aid of the Philippines Typhoon Appeal. Tickets are now on sale with all proceeds going directly to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

On 7th November 2013 Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most intense tropical storms ever to make landfall anywhere in the world, struck the Philippines. Millions were affected by torrential rain, winds of over 140mph and flooding of up to 15 feet, devastating coastal areas. Over 14 million people have had their lives torn apart, with approximately 590,000 homes completely destroyed and well over 4 million people forcibly displaced due to the destruction.

Interview: Sierra Boggess, currently playing Fantine in Les Misérables

Broadway and West End Star Sierra Boggess is currently playing Fantine in Les Misérables at the Queen's Theatre. Next year Sierra will return to Broadway to join the cast of The Phantom Of The Opera for a limited engagement as Christine Daaé. Her appearance will coincide with the long-running musical's 25th anniversary. 

Sierra recently returned to the London stage for the 25th Anniversary Gala of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, playing Christine Daaé. She has also played the role in the Las Vegas Production. Sierra created the role of Christine Daaé in Love Never Dies for which she received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Her other theatre credits include Master Class (Broadway revival), Disney's The Little Mermaid (Broadway) and Love, Loss and What I Wore (Off-Broadway).

Sierra chats to West End Frame about Les Misérables, returning to Broadway next year and what shows she would like to be part of in the future...

Geri Halliwell, Alexandra Burke, Macy Gray & Blue join West End Shows for Children In Need 2012

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, R&B singer Macy Gray and boy band Blue will all join a West End Musical for one night only later this year to raise money for Children In Need. 50% of the £80 ticket price for each show will go to Children in Need.

Review: Les Miserables at The Queen's Theatre

Les Miserables
Queens Theatre
Performance: Wednesday 1st August 2012 (matinee)

There is no doubt about it, Les Miserables is the musical of all musicals. While the show has good set, lighting and costumes it is the story, music and talent of the performers which carry the show and make it the most successful West End musical of all time.