Alan Titchmarsh will lead a thank you to The Calendar Girls after 13 years of incredible fund-raising, which put both Yorkshire and ‘mature’ ladies firmly on the world-wide map. Seasons of Love supported by Welcome to Yorkshire and Good Housekeeping is a gala celebration in words, music and film of the achievements of the original Calendar Girls, taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on October 7 2012.
The Calendar Girls were inspired by the death of a dearly loved husband and friend, John Baker, to make the first ever Alternative WI Calendar. In the 13 years since then The Girls have raised nearly 3 million for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research and have been the inspiration for the award winning film starring Julie Walters and Helen Mirren as well as the most successful UK touring play ever.
With the City of London Philharmonic Orchestra and The West End Chorus,the show will take us through an emotional journey of beautiful performances, shared memories, tears and laughter. With surprise special appearances from some of the many people that the Girls have met over the years as these range from Jay Leno to Michael Palin its sure to be an unforgettable show.
Seasons of Love will be created and directed by Hugh Wooldridge and his team who have supported Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research with ANTHEMS: The Concert with Kerry Ellis and Brian May in 2010 and The Night of 1000 Voices. Writer of the Calendar Girls film and play,Tim Firth, has generously agreed to support the show. Hughs long-time colleague, the distinguished West End maestro, Kevin Amos, will conduct; and evocative projections will be thanks to The Calendar Girls original photographer, Terry Logan.
Tickets for this unique performance start from 20 – 55and are available directly from the Royal Albert Hall Box Office: 02075898212 or online atwww.royalalberthall.com