Harrogate Theatre Choir is hosting a special fundraising concert in Knaresborough to raise money for the people of Ukraine.
Harrogate Theatre Choir to host fundraising concert for people of Ukraine Harrogate Theatre Choir is set to host a second fundraising concert for the people of Ukraine. Taking place on Saturday 7th October, the choir’s ‘We Sing, You Give’ concert will see profits donated to the Disasters and Emergency Committee (DEC). It will be held at Knaresborough’s Frazer Theatre and is the second time that Harrogate Theatre Choir has raised funds to help support those in need during the Ukraine conflict. Chris Parkin, Chair of Harrogate Theatre Choir, said:
“We have the most entertaining and uplifting programme planned, with songs from West Side Story, Les Miserables, Hamilton, Sweeney Todd, Cabaret, to name just a few. “Anyone who has seen us will know that we perform all our songs in rich 4-part harmony and we can guarantee you an enjoyable evening! “We are donating our funds through DEC as they co-ordinate the efforts of 15 leading charities to ensure donations go where they are most needed and where they will have most impact.”The theatre have waived their usual hire fee to support the choir’s fundraising efforts. Local businesses have also been generous, helping with printing and poster costs. Tickets are £10 (£5 for under 16s) and a bar will be available. Upcoming concerts Harrogate Theatre Choir is also performing another concert, titled ‘Fountains by Floodlight’ on Friday 3rd November. This is one of Fountains Abbey’s Autumn attractions which takes place on a number of Fridays and Saturdays during October and November. [caption id="attachment_77958" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Harrogate Theatre Choir in action.[/caption] Visitors can enjoy winter-warming refreshments at the Mill Yard before wandering through the abbey grounds, with the ruins aglow with light. And on Friday 10th November, Harrogate Theatre Choir joins forces with two other local choirs, Eurythmia Ensemble and The Collavoce Collective for a Remembrance Concert ‘You Must Remember this.’ Under the direction of Catherine Field-Leather, the Musical Director of all three choirs, this concert forms part of the Cenotaph Centenary in Harrogate. The programme will feature The Armed Man (composed by Karl Jenkins) and the evening promises to be a beautiful mix of Poetry, Song and Film. More information on all these events can be found at https://harrogatetheatrechoir.co.uk/events/ Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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