Gloucester’s first Civic Variety show planned
Some of Gloucester’s top entertainers are coming together to raise funds for the Mayor of Gloucester’s charity in a special show to be held at Gloucester Guildhall in April.
Gloucester’s first Civic Variety Show will take place on Friday 8th April at 7.00pm. Legendary comedian Jerry Thomas is coming out of retirement to perform. Singer Riccardo Orefice, dancers The Coady Crew, and Poet Peter Wyton are also on the bill. Town crier Alan Myatt will be singing a piece from Gilbert and Sullivan and ventriloquist Kieron Powell, winner of Gloucester Youth’s Got Talent, has also agreed to take part. A number of other acts have also been lined up.
The show is the brainchild of City Council Leader Paul James. He said, “I wanted to put on a performance which really showcases the talent we have in Gloucester. I’m very grateful to all those who have agreed to take part and to staff at Gloucester Guildhall who are helping to make it all happen. I think we have a fantastic line-up and it should be a first-class show.”
Councillor James, along with Andrew Mitchell-Stead from Marketing Gloucester, compered the Gloucester Youth’s Got Talent show in November and are performing the same role for the Variety Show. Councillor James added, “It’s great that Kieron Powell is taking part. Just as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent appears on the Royal Variety Performance, it seemed right that the winner of Gloucester Youth’s Got Talent should take part in the Civic Variety Show.”
Mayor of Gloucester Councillor Janet Lugg said, “I’m really looking forward to the show. I’m sure it will be a great night and will help to raise much-needed funds for my nominated civic charity, the Pied Piper Appeal.”
Tickets for the show are £10 for adults and £5 for children and are available from the Guildhall Box Office on 01452 503050 or at www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk. The Pied Piper Appeal which supports sick children in the County. 
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