MORE? Yes! More!A production of the hit West End musical Oliver! is running from today until Saturday – all in aid of charity.
Henry Bashford, 12, plays workhouse orphan Oliver and says he is thrilled to have landed the part. He loves acting and attends the Morgan Academy of Performing Arts in Leigh Trevor Marsh, 50, from Shoebury, is evil Fagin and Ami Roberts, 24, from Leigh, is Nancy, one of Fagin’s former child pick pockets.
Merlin Productions, a local drama group, have raised about £48,000 for local charities, since forming in 2000, as they donate all of their proceeds to needy causes.
These have included Southend Hospital’s Building Blocks appeal, and Bosom Pals.
This time the beneficiaries will be the Scouts Association and Little Havens Children’s Hospice in Thundersley.
Ami says: “Merlin have members ranging in age from six to 60. We all take time out of our busy lives once or twice a year to put on an entertaining show in the hope of raising as much money for charity as possible. It’s not always easy, but it’s always great fun.”
Oliver!
Thorpe Hall Studio Theatre, Thorpe hall School, Wakering Road, Thorpe Bay.
Today and tomorrow, 3pm and 7.30pm Saturday, 2pm and 6.30pm £8 to £10. Family group reductions available
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