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From pinknews.co.uk comes the news that a new support organization for HIV positive people working in the theatre industry has been launched.
TheatreMAD (MAD=Making a Difference) plans a series of theatre-based events to raise funds to support individuals in the UK living with HIV and facing hardship.
Out actor, John Barrowman is patron of the organization. Barrowman made his West End debut as Billy Crocket in Anything Goes in 1989 and is also known on British television as Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and its spin-off series Torchwood.
Among the events announced already is West End Eurovision, this Thursday, May 15 at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.
The casts of West End hit shows will sing favorite Eurovision hit songs as they battle it out to be crowned West End Eurovision Champion.
Similar to the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS program, from November 29th to December 7th, bucket collections by theatre staff and casts around the country will raise funds.
On November 30th at the Actor’s Church, Covent Garden, London patrons and friends of TheatreMAD from stage and screen will come together for a special celebration to kick start the festive season.
There will also be a host of Late Night Cabarets and MAD Midnight Matinee performances of top West End Shows.
For further information on TheatreMAD visit: www.theatremad.org.uk
Strictly speaking they are not new..they used to be Theatrecares (and before that West End Cares)but they have now changed their structure etc for various reasons. They’ve done a lot of good work in this area over the years.
Sue–Thanks for the clarification. I wasn’t familiar with them before this latest undertaking. Good to know they’ve been around for awhile doing the right thing.
Eric, Given what an absolute gentleman John Barrowman turned out to be when we met him last month at Harrods, I’m not the least bit surprised he’d want to give something back to the community. He could not be more gracious.