Rose Theatre Kingston

26 March

A benefit concert supporting the struggle for inclusive schools and communities.

Jazz musician Tim Whitehead, legendary singer songwriter Leon Rosselson, and poet John Hegley will be amongst a variety of performers coming together for this benefit concert to support the struggle for inclusive schools and communities.  This promises to be a wonderful evening of thoughtful entertainment for all ages likely to make you laugh, cry and see the world in a different light.

The concert is also a memorial event for Diana Simpson, one of the founder members of both organisations, a great ally to disabled people and tireless campaigner for the right of all young people to live, learn and grow together.

Line up:

• Poet, performer and Edinburgh Festival regular John Hegley
• The "supremely funny, twisted and edgy" comedian Liz Carr
• Poet, broadcaster and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen
• Acclaimed singer/songwriter Leon Rosselson
• Jazz master Tim Whitehead on sax, joined by the sensational Julian Joseph on piano, Olly Hayhurst on double bass and Mark Bassey on trombone.
• The London Community Gospel Choir
• The HEYA House Band, an inclusive group of young singers, musicians and poets.
• Compered by TV's Mik Scarlet, presenter of BBC 2's disability news show "On the Edge' and Channel 4's ‘Beat That'

Tickets £15, Pit Cushions £8, Concessions £10

Evening(s) 7.30pm - Running time approx 2 hours 15min including interval

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