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A co-production with The 24 Hour Company
Cast announced for The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala 2009!
Actor, comedian and television presenter Graham Norton will host the event this year.
Actors confirmed to date include Jane Asher, Lorraine Burroughs, Anna Chancellor, Elliot Cowan, Haydn Gwynne, David Haig, William Houston, John Light, Nigel Lindsay, Art Malik, Sharon Maughan, Anna Maxwell-Martin, Hattie Morahan, Kieran O'Brien, Clive Rowe, Andrew Scott, Rafe Spall, Ashley Walters and Ruth Wilson.
Directors confirmed to date include Patricia Benecke, Douglas Hodge, Angus Jackson, Jamie Lloyd and Josie Rourke.
Writers confirmed to date include James Graham, Nick Moran, Chloe Moss, David Nicholls, Ol Parker and Amy Rosenthal.
Please note that due to the nature of the event, the cast and company may change up until the date of the performance.
Now in its sixth year the 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is one of the most exciting and glamorous evenings in London's theatre calendar. 40 acclaimed actors, directors and writers join forces to write, rehearse and perform six short plays in just 24 hours. It's the ultimate theatrical challenge, culminating in a unique evening played out on one of the world's most celebrated stages. The performance is followed by a glittery post-show party, The 25th Hour.
How it works: The actors, writers and directors meet for the first time on Saturday night. After a round of introductions and discussion, the group breaks up, the actors and directors going home to sleep, leaving the six writers to cast and write their plays overnight. At 6am on Sunday morning six new works are prised from the weary hands of the writers. Their scripts are delivered as bleary eyed directors arrive back at the theatre for 7am. Directors are allocated to the plays and rehearsals begin against the clock.
The actors have less than 12 hours to rehearse their show and memorise their parts. The curtain goes up to a packed house at 7.30pm and the Gala audience witness the last 22 hours that have been filmed and edited before seeing the end results...
Join us for this adrenaline fuelled evening and toast the cast and creative teams after the show at the glamorous 25th Hour party.
The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is the principal annual fundraising event in support of Old Vic New Voices. This department is dedicated to working with young people, developing emerging talent and building new audiences. The Old Vic receives no government subsidy so this event is vital to enable this ongoing work.
For sponsorship opportunities in relation to this event please email
Tina Temple-Morris, Head of Events or phone 020 7902 7582
SILENT AUCTION
We are offering one week's work experience at The Old Vic!
The week, specially tailored to your interests, will give you an invaluable insight into the workings of one of London's most exciting producing theatres. We will give you unique access to our departments including production, stage management, marketing, development and education.
Please log your bids in advance with Arthur or call on 020 7401 9280 or on the night at the designated desk in the theatre foyer or at the post-show party.
Bidding closes at midnight after the show on 1 November 2009. Participants must be over 16 years of age
TICKET PRICES
£250 VIP TICKET
- Credit in the 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala Programme
- Invitation to the dress rehearsal
- Exclusive pre-show champagne and cocktail reception
- Best seats for the performance
- Interval drinks in VIP area
- Access to The 25th Hour post-show party with participants and special guests
£125 TICKET
- Seats for the performance
- Pre-show and interval drinks in the theatre foyers
- Access to The 25th Hour post-show party with participants and special guests
£75 TICKET
- Seats for the performance
- Pre-show and interval drinks in the theatre foyers.
To book £250 or £125 tickets please call 020 7401 9280 or email twentyfour@oldvictheatre.com
To book £75 tickets please call 0844 871 7628
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