Preview: Laffs4Kids at Newcastle Tyne Theatre

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A Night Of Comedy In Exchange For An Unwrapped Present For A Child!

Laffs4Kids

Newcastle Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Saturday 19^th December 2015, 8.30pm

Tyne Theatre & Opera House are thrilled to announce that on Saturday 19^thDecember they will host Laffs4Kids, a fantastic charity event in aid of Cash for Kids featuring North East favourite’s Jason Cook, Chris Ramseyand more.

This Christmas 40,000 children across the North East living in poverty will not have a Christmas present on Christmas day. Laffs4Kids is trying to do something about that. A stellar bill of globe-trotting Geordie comedians coming together for one night to make you laugh your Christmas stockings off. And the price of admission? Merely bring an unwrapped present for a child.

To cover the admin costs and book a seat, there is a nominal one pound charge, but book your ticket then turn up with a present for a child and watch the finest comedians knock your socks off just before Christmas. This promises to be the happiest comedy show you have ever been to. People are paying with presents!

Lineup:

Jason Cook will introduce:
Chris Ramsey
Billy Mitchell
Steffen Peddie
Alfie Joey
Mickey Hutton

And more

to be added!

Tickets:

£1 booking fee per ticket. Ticket holders must buy a child’s present to hand in on the evening. Tickets will only be available from Tyne Theatre & Opera House Box Office and website, not via our telephone booking line.

The Tyne Theatre & Opera House Box Office is open 10am-3:30pm Monday to Friday and event days.

More information at our Website: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

Preview: The Customs House Charity Gala

Top Comedy Stars Set to

Raise More than a Smile

 

The Customs House Charity Gala

Hosted by Jason Cook with special guests Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey

South Shields Customs House

Sunday 15^th February 2015

Jason Cook

Some of the region’s biggest stars are coming together to support a South Tyneside arts venue and charity.  Hebburn creator Jason Cook is hosting the charity gig on Sunday, February 15 at The Customs House to raise funds for the Trust.  South Shields comedians Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey have now been revealed as part of the line up with acts still to be announced.

Sarah Millican

Next year marks a special year for The Customs House as it marks the 150^th anniversary of the building and its 21^st year as an entertainments venue.

The show will raise funds for The Customs House Trust, which provides art and cultural activities for the people of South Tyneside.

Chris Ramsey

Executive Director Ray Spencer, MBE, said: “It’s wonderful nationally established stars like Jason, Chris and Sarah give their time so generously to help secure the future of a local asset which serves their community.

We really appreciate the support we are receiving to help us move forward and continue our work in the community and to help generate the stars of tomorrow. This will be one of the highlights of our milestone year and those who manage to get a ticket will not be disappointed.”

February will also see Joe McElderry give proceeds from his matinee performance on Sunday, February 22 as part of his Evolution Tour.

Tickets:

Tickets for the Charity Gala which is on at 3pm and 7.30pm are £30 and are available from the box office on 0191 454 1234 or www.customshouse.co.uk