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		<title>100 Years of the Royal Variety documentary</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=90</link> 
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The 90mins ITV Studios documentary, 100 years of the Royal Variety, will
 be broadcast on ITV1, on Friday 7th December at 9pm, and then repeated 
on Tues 11th December.





Among those sharing their memories of performing for royalty are Sir
 Bruce Forsyth, Katherine Jenkins, Ronnie Corbett, Ken Dodd, Barry 
Manilow, Liza Minnelli, Jimmy Tarbuck, Jason Manford, Lord Andrew 
Lloyd-Webber, Lionel Blair, Dame Edna Everage and Cilla Black.  



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		<title>Royal Variety broadcast attracts 10.1 Million UK Viewers!</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=88</link> 
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The broadcast of this year's Royal Variety Performance on ITV1 on Monday
 3rd December attracted a massive 10.1 million viewers and received an 
enormous 35% share of all UK TV viewers.









The show will be broadcast around the world over the Christmas period and will be seen in over 65 countries.








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		<title>Unprecedented demand for Royal Variety Performance 2012 Tickets! </title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=85</link> 
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Demand for tickets to this year's centenary Royal Variety Performance is unprecedented, with every additional seating allocation released, selling out within minutes.&nbsp;












		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	This year's event will be staged at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 19th November 2012 and the venue provides the largest capacity in the show's 100 year history. In addition, the worldwde audience for the show makes it the largest audience of any entertainment show on earth; the 2010 Royal Variety Performance was seen by over 150 million television viewers worldwide and broadcast in over 65 countries, making it the most successful and longest running show in history.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	We are sorry if you have been unsuccessful in obtaining tickets this year, but if you would like to be added to our mailing list, to receive a priority ticket booking form for 2013, please email your full name, home address and daytime telephone number to mailinglist@eabf.org.uk
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		This year celebrates the 100th anniversary year of the show and will be staged in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen 
and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, as a finale to an amazing Diamond Jubilee year and on the night before their 65th wedding anniversary.
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				The EABF have been the organisers and 
beneficiaries of the Royal Variety Performance since 1912 and, as per 
last year, has employed the fantastic services of ITV Studios, for television
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			Acts will include:
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			Girls Aloud
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			Bill Bailey
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			Andrea Bocelli
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				The Bodyguard - cast of the West-End Musical
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Britain's Got Talent Winner 2012 - Ashleigh &amp; Pudsey
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Britain's Got Talent Celebration - including:
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Diversity, Spelbound, Stavros Flatley &amp; Paul Potts
			
			Ronnie Corbett CBE
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Cuba's Ballet Revolucion
			
			China's 3 Tenors
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Neil Diamond
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				Placido Domingo
				
				Sir Bruce Forsyth
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				Rhod Gilbert
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Katherine Jenkins
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									Alicia Keys
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									Matilda - cast of the West-End Musical
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
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			Kylie Minogue
				
				Des O'Connor CBE
				
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	One Direction
		
		
		
		
		
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					Rod Stewart
			
			Jimmy Tarbuck
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
					
					
					
					
					
					
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
				
				
				
				
				
				David Walliams (host)
			
			Bradley Walsh
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
				
				
				
				
				
				Robbie Williams
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Plus many more yet to be announced.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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	This will undoubtedly be one of the most amazing night's of entertainment in the Royal Variety Performance's 100 year history and the show at the Albert Hall will be followed by a star-studded aftershow party, champagne reception and banquet at the Hilton on Park Lane - as a unique celebration of this remarkabale show in its centenary year and providing further publicity and fundraising for the show's organisers and benficiaries, the EABF. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	

















		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		

















		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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		<title>Royal Variety Performance 2012 - First acts announced</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=84</link> 
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			The EABF is pleased to announce the first list of acts for this year's very special Centenary anniversary of the Royal Variety Performance, our annual fundraiser.
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			The EABF has presented the Royal Variety Performance since 1912 and, as per last year, we will be employing the services of ITV Studios, for television production and broadcast.
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			The event will be staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday 19th November 2012 and will be held in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.&nbsp;
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Acts will include:
			
			
			
			
					
					
					
					
			
			
			
			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Girls Aloud
							
							
							
							
							
							
							
							
							
							Bill Bailey
							
							
							
							
							
							
							
							
							
							Andrea Bocelli
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								The Bodyguard - cast of the West-End Musical
					
					
					
					
					
						
						
						
						
					
					
					
					
					Britain's Got Talent Winner 2012 - Ashleigh &amp; Pudsey
					
					
					
					
					
							
							
							
							
							
					
					
					
					
					Britain's Got Talent Celebration - including:
					
					
					
					
					Diversity, Spelbound, Stavros Flatley &amp; Paul Potts
					
					
					
					
							
							
							
							
					
					
					
					Cuba's Ballet Revolucion
					
					
					
					
					
						
						
						
						
						
					
					
					
					
					Neil Diamond
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								Placido Domingo
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								Rhod Gilbert
					
					
					
					
					
								
								
								
								
								
					
					
					
					
					Katherine Jenkins
													
													
													
													
													
													
													
													
													
													Alicia Keys
													
													
													
													
													
													
													
													
													
													Matilda - cast of the West-End Musical
													
													
													
													
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							Kylie Minogue
						
						
						
						
						
					
					
					
					
					One Direction&nbsp;
							
							
							
							
							Rod Stewart
							
							
							
							
							
						
						
						
						
						David Walliams (host)
					
					
					
					
					
						
						
						
						
						Robbie Williams
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Plus many more yet to be announced.
					
					
					
					
					
			
			
			
			
			
						
						
						
						
						
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
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				We
 have just released a very limited number of seats for sale in the 
Circle of the Royal Albert Hall, with prices ranging between &pound;50 and 
&pound;150. There are also a small amount of Stalls tickets available at &pound;275 
each or &pound;360 each. To buy tickets, please send your details by EMAIL 
ONLY to:&nbsp;enquiries@eabf.org.uk
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
			
			
	
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		<title>Royal Variety Performance 2012</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=78</link> 
		<description><![CDATA[








The EABF is
 pleased to announce that this year’s Royal Variety Performance will be 
held in the presence of our Patron, Her Majesty
The Queen, on Monday 19th November 2012, at the Royal Albert Hall in London.



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		<title>Sir Bruce Forsyth visits and performs at Brinsworth House</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=81</link> 
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On Saturday, 30th June 2012, Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE, kindly visited Brinsworth House to perform for our residents.















Joy Francois, Executive Committee member of the EABF, invited long-term 
friend Sir Bruce to come to the home, where he 
delivered a diamond performance featuring a song, dance and
  comedy act.
















Chairman, Giles Cooper, commented, "We were honoured to have Sir Bruce visit Brinsworth House and spend so much time not just peforming for us, but spending so much time chatting and laughing with our residents and staff. The afternoon was a wonderful occasion and brought a sparkle of happiness to the home. Thank you Bruce."












































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		<title>Ashleigh &amp; Pudsey win Britain&apos;s Got Talent 2012!</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=76</link> 
		<description><![CDATA[ASHLEIGH &amp; PUDSEY win BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT 2012
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			







			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			Ashleigh &amp; Pudsey have been crowned winners of Britain's Got Talent 
2012 and secured themselves a place on this year's very special 100th 
anniversary of the Royal Variety Performance.
	
	
	
		
		
		After hundreds of thousands of entries and auditions from all over the UK, the spectacular grand finale of Britain's Got Talent 2012 was broadcast live on ITV1 last night, Saturday 12th May.
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	
	The Grand Finale was labelled the greatest final ever and every single act performed like a champion!
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
			The finishing list of final places and percentages of public votes 
for the Final of Britain's Got Talent 2012 were as follows:
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Ashleigh &amp; Pudsey – 39.0%

	
	
	
	
	Jonathan &amp; Charlotte – 25.8%

	
	
	
	
	Only Boys Aloud – 15.8%

	
	
	
	
	Loveable Rogues – 5.7%

	
	
	
	
	Ryan O’Shaughnessy – 4.8%

	
	
	
	
	Molly Rainford – 2.8%

	
	
	
	
	The Mend – 2.6%

	
	
	
	
	Nu Sxool – 1.2%

	
	
	
	
	Sam Kelly – 1.0%

	
	
	
	
	Aquabatique – 0.9%

	
	
	
	
	Kai &amp; Natalia – 0.4%
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		For
 the latest news and information on this year's winner, with further and
 fuller information on the show, please visit the official ITV1 website 
of Britain's Got Talent, by clicking here.
	
	
	

For Full Story Click Here.
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		<title>Frank Carson 1926 - 2012 RIP </title> 
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	It is with deepest regret that we
report the very sad loss of our much loved supporter, Frank Carson,
on 22nd February 2012.


















































Hon. Chairman, Giles Cooper, commented, "Frank worked year after year in helping us at the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund with our annual fundraiser, the Royal Variety Performance. His commitment and dedication to the show combined with his love and support for our charity was
undisputed. He will be sorely missed by us all at the EABF."

























































































































Here are some images of happier times:








	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				above, Frank Carson, with Chairman of the EABF, Giles Cooper, at Wembley Stadium in 2011 for the announcement of the new sponsor of the FA Cup.
				
				
				
				
				
				below, Frank at last year's Royal Variety Performance, at the Lowry in Salford, December 2011
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
		
		
		
		
	
	
	
	







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		<title>Exclusive Pictures from the Royal Variety Performance 2011</title> 
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CLICK HERE to view official photographs from this year's Royal Variety Performance, held in Salford, Manchester on 5th December 2011.





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		<title>Royal Variety Performance 2011 - Thank you!</title> 
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		On
 behalf of the EABF, Life-President, Laurie Mansfield, and Chairman, 
Giles Cooper, would like to thank the hundreds of people involved with 
this year's Royal Variety Performance, which was held at The Lowry in 
Salford on Monday night, 5th December.
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			They would particularly like to thank the outstanding production team
 at ITV who produced a fantastic night of entertainment. Their ability 
to successfully overcome a small technical difficulty in the 
second half and conclude a fabulous night, proved beyond doubt their 
abilities in 'live event' broadcasting as being second to none. The 
stage sets, the quality of the acts, the 
choreography and the stage management of over 2000 performers was truly 
breath-taking and indeed, ground-breaking. A huge vote of thanks must go
 to John Kaye Cooper, Lee Connolly, Fiona Clark, Christian Fletcher, 
Paul Kirrage, Mark Wagman and Amanda George.
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
				
				
				
				Our Events team at the EABF are also due special recognition; huge thanks to
 Carol Fowler, Lorraine Crowther and Cathryn Tomlinson.
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		

		
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		

		
		
		
		
		
			The hundreds of&nbsp; staff at the Lowry were also absolutely outstanding, and their
 professionalism in accommodating such a unique show was a real testament
 to their skills in running a world-class theatre and venue. Many thanks to Tony 
Smith and Sally Anderson.
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
			The EABF would also particularly like to thank Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice-Admiral
 Sir Timothy Laurence, KCVO, CB, ADC(P) for their attendance on the 
night. Their presence was hugely appreciated by all concerned and we 
were all so pleased to hear how much they enjoyed themselves.
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			The 2.5hrs show will be broadcast on ITV1 on Wednesday 14th December from 7.30pm
					
					
					
						
						
						For exclusive pictures from the night, please visit our ARCHIVE PAGES by clicking here.
					
					
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			Lastly, but by no means least, thank you to all of the outstanding 
acts who performed on the night giving their services free of charge, 
including (in alphabetical order):
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			

	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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Ian Freeman, nephew of the late Lord Bernard Delfont &amp; the cousin of Lord Michael Grade, has been elected as the new Honorary Treasurer of the EABF, following a unanimous vote at a meeting of the Executive Committee on Friday 09 September 2011. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Ian has been working as part of the Executive Committee of the EABF for many, many years, and Brinsworth House has always been a very major part of his life for even longer; he remembers visiting and helping out at the Home with his family, as far back as when he was a small child.
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Ian commented, "I am proud, honoured and excited to have been appointed as Honorary Treasurer of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		I'm following in the 
footsteps of a funny, intelligent and&nbsp;talented man, the lovely Mike 
Ford, who sadly passed away in July. If I can achieve a half of what he 
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	I'd like to thank our 
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and Executive Committee for their confidence in me and I&nbsp;promise to&nbsp;work
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	It is with deepest regret that we
announce the very sad loss of our much loved Treasurer and Trustee, Mike Ford,
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Hon. Chairman, Giles Cooper, commented, "Mike gave much of his life
to working for the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund; his commitment, dedication and love for our charity was
undisputed and he was an inspiration to all of us who knew how hard he worked
for the Fund, day-in-day-out. He had a wonderful sense of humour, combined with an infectious love for life that will be sorely
missed by us all at the EABF. Our thoughts and prayers are of course with his devoted partner, Sarah, son, Neal, and grandson, Daniel."



























A Service of Thanksgiving will be
held to celebrate Mike Ford's life on Friday, 2nd September (at 12 noon), at St. Mary’s
Church, North Leigh, Oxfordshire OX29 6TX.



























Mike's family have asked that if you
would like to make a donation that you kindly offer them to either the Oracle
Cancer Trust, or to the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund, c/o John Nodes
Funeral Services, 181 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HH.



























Here are some images of happier times, at Mike’s 70th
birthday party at the London Palladium, in 2009:
























		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		











































































































































































































































































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			After over 100,000 entries and auditions from all over the UK, the spectacular grand finale of Britain's Got Talent 2011 was broadcast live on ITV1 on Saturday 4th June. It featured 
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		Jai McDowall (aged 24), from Ayrshire in Scotland, perfomed the Josh Groban hit To Where You Are, securing him this year's crown and winning him the coverted spot on this year's Royal Variety Performance in December.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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		<title>Fawn James elected to the EABF Executive Committee</title> 
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We are very pleased to announce that Fawn James has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund, following a unanimous vote by the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting held on Monday, 18th April 2011. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Fawn James is the grand-daughter of the late Paul Raymond, and daughter of John James (Soho Estates) and the late Debbie Raymond. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Paul Raymond was owner of both the Whitehall and Windmill theatres and a very active variety/ revue producer for&nbsp; several decades, before amassing an enormous property portfolio centering on Soho and other parts of Central London. He contributed substantially to the cost of building the Nursing Wing at Brinsworth House (the EABF's registered care home in Twickenham) some years ago and was a life-long supporter of the EABF; caring ardently about the Fund's work with entertainers throughout the UK.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Hon. Chairman, Giles Cooper, who introduced Fawn to the work of the EABF, commented "We are delighted that Fawn James has agreed to become a member of our Executive Committee; her passionate interest and work in theatre and entertainment, combined with her genuine desire to help associated charities will be of enormous help and benefit to the EABF going forward."
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Fawn James joining the Executive Committee of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund was proposed by Hon. Chairman, Giles Cooper, and seconded by both The Dowager Lady Westbury CBE, JP. and by Wyn Calvin MBE, and carried by unanimous vote.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	





































































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		<title>James Jones from Clintons solicitors elected Trustee</title> 
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		The EABF is very pleased to announce that James Jones, from entertainment lawyers, Clintons, has been elected a Trustee of the EABF. James' work for the Fund over recent months has proved invaluable to the EABF and his huge knowledge and experience of both entertainment and corporate law will undoubtedly prove of huge benefit to the Fund going forward.
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		James joined Clintons in 1992, becoming a Partner in the firm's Commercial and Entertainment Department in 1997.
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		James has extensive experience of the media and entertainment industry and advises clients on commercial and intellectual property issues across a wide range of sectors.&nbsp; James is particularly well known for his theatre and live event work (recent shows include Grease in the West End and on tour, Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray and the Dancing On Ice live tour) and he is, increasingly, advising on television, music and branding projects that have a live element.&nbsp; James also advises on digital media matters including the licensing of downloads and streams and recently acted on the acquisition of a well known recording and publishing catalogue.&nbsp; Other clients include record companies, a leading event merchandiser, film and television production companies, a super premium vodka brand, agents and media personalities.
		
		
		
		
		
		
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		<title>EABF grant ITV ten year deal</title> 
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ITV Royal Variety Performance ten-year deal
  







					Published:
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The Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund has today
(Monday) granted ITV the broadcast and production rights for the Royal Variety
Performance for the next ten years.


















ITV1 will become the exclusive UK broadcaster of the Royal
Variety Performance until 2021 and ITV Studios will produce coverage of the
performance. ITV has a long and successful partnership with the EABF, with the
winner of ITV1’s Britain’s Got Talent appearing annually at the Royal Variety
Performance.


















Laurie Mansfield, Honorary Life President of the EABF, said:
“As we approach the hundredth performance of the Royal Variety Show, this
agreement marks the beginning of a new era for the Entertainment Artistes’
Benevolent Fund. We can look forward to the future with renewed confidence and
financial security for the next ten years. It confirms the successful
relationship that the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund has with ITV and
of course Britain’s Got Talent.”


















Elaine Bedell, ITV Director of Entertainment and Comedy
said: "Almost a century on from its first appearance, the Royal Variety
Performance remains one of the UK's most popular entertainment events. I'm
delighted that ITV1 will broadcast the show exclusively for the next ten years."


















Kevin Lygo, Managing Director, ITV Studios said: “It’s an
honour for ITV Studios to produce coverage of one of the most prestigious
television events of the year. We are thrilled to be part of the long tradition
of celebrating the very best of the entertainment industry.”





The Royal Variety Performance, originally the Royal Command
Performance, first took place in 1912 in front of His Majesty King George
V.&nbsp; First broadcast on ITV, the
production of the show was shared between the BBC and ITV from the 1960s, with
the channels broadcasting the event on alternate years.
			
			
		
		
			
			
		
		The two most recent performances, shown on ITV1 and BBC ONE,
have attracted audiences of 8.8 million and 8.3 million viewers
respectively.&nbsp; Under the new deal, ITV
Studios will produce coverage of the show for ITV1, working closely with the
EABF and ITV Controller of Entertainment, John Kaye Cooper.
	
	



















For Press related enquiries, or for any further information, please contact the ITV Press office on 020 7157 3000 or email: mike.large@itv.com&nbsp; 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	














	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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		<title>Ray Greenwood elected Trustee of the EABF</title> 
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The EABF is delighted to announce that Ray Greenwood L.LM RGN has been appointed a Trustee of the Fund. Ray has been serving on the Executive Committee of the EABF for just over a year and his medical background and experience in serving numerous charities has already been of enormous benefit to the EABF. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		






















		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		





















Ray
Greenwood qualified as a registered general nurse at King’s College
Hospital, London
in 1972. He undertook post basic qualifications and worked in a number of
London Hospitals as a clinical nurse before becoming Director of Nursing at the
Royal Surrey
County Hospital,
Guildford in 1982. In 1985 he was appointed to
the Department of Health as Nursing Officer for acute services, palliative care
and cancer. From 1991 until 2003 he held senior director posts in the NHS and
Department of Health. In 2004 he left the Department and was appointed Chief
Executive of the St. John
and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS). He left this post in May
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Ray has a
keen interest in medico – legal issues and in 2003 graduated with a Masters
degree in Medical Law from Cardiff Law
School, University
of Wales. He is married to a
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‘I am delighted to
have been elected as a Trustee of the Entertainment Artistes Benevolent Fund. I
can see already what fantastic work the EABF does and I am keen to offer
whatever support and help I can in the hope that my background and experience
in nursing and management will prove beneficial’&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		








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Jack Seaton 1929 - 2011





































The EABF is to host a tribute lunch and afternoon of entertainment in honour of Jack Seaton; the EABF's dear Committee member who sadly passed away on Sunday 13th February.































Jack's funeral was held at All Saints Church, Harrow Wealdstone on Friday 4th March, and the EABF is to host a lunch and afternoon of entertainment at Brinsworth House, in his honour on Thursday 17th March. The event is by invitation only, but should you wish to attend, please contact: Lorraine@eabf.org.uk.



















Jack worked tirelessly for the EABF's Executive Committee for many, many years and organised all of the in-house entertainment at Brinsworth House, week after week, year after year. He will be sorely missed by us all.































On December 9th 2010, Jack Seaton was presented to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the Royal Variety Performance, in recognition of his services to the EABF:-
















































































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Last year's Royal Variety Performance was held at the London Palladium on Thursday December 9th. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Hosted by Michael McIntyre, acts included Take That, Cheryl Cole, Kylie Minogue, Ray Davies, Jamie Cullum and Lee Mack, amongst many, many others. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	The full show was televised in the UK on BBC1 (also on BBC1 HD) on Thursday 16th December.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Considering
the
difficulties that they had in travelling to the theatre, the
Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund would particularly like to
extend its utmost gratitude to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall for their attendance this year, in what turned out to be one of the very best evenings of Royal Variety entertainment.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Thanks must also go to Lord Lloyd Webber for so generously providing the London Palladium and of course to all of the acts who made it such a memorable evening.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Please see our Archive pages to see photos from the night and to view the show's programme - click here.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	















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Ray Davies &amp; Paloma Faith























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Lee Mack




















The cast
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		<title>Giles Cooper elected Chairman</title> 
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Giles Cooper has been elected as the new Chairman of the EABF.
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Giles Cooper commented: "It's an honour and a privilege to take over as Chairman as we approach 2011; the EABF is such a very special charity and the Royal Variety Performance
such a uniquely British institution that it has now become the envy of the entire world. My first task must be to thank our retiring Chairman, Peter Elliott, for his outstanding
contribution and devotion over no less than 22 years to both the Royal Variety
and to the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund. His flair, energy and
commitment, has been an inspiration to us all.
Peter has transformed Brinsworth House from what it was 20 years ago,
and we now look forward to a new era for the EABF as we reach out to
the needs of sick and elderly entertainers all across the UK".
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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		<title>Peter Elliott to retire</title> 
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		Peter Elliott is to retire as Charity Director&nbsp; and Executive Administrator of the EABF, at the end&nbsp;of 2010. 
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
			














Peter commented: "I have to report that this year's Royal Variety Performance will
be my last, as I am, at long last, taking my retirement, and would like to thank
the support I have always had from our Life President Laurie Mansfield and Life
Governor Peter Prichard OBE. Over the last 22 years they have never failed to
support me and the Fund in anything that needed to be done, and for that, my gratitude
is extended to both of them. It’s been a very interesting and happy 22 years,
but I am now looking forward to taking things a bit easier."






Hon.
Life President, Laurie Mansfield, paid tribute to Peter's long service,
saying that he has been "a tremendous asset to the Fund and will be
sorely missed by the staff and residents of Brinsworth House."
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			









New Chairman, Giles Cooper, also paid tribute to Peter's long service: "My first task must be to thank Peter Elliott for his outstanding
contribution and devotion over no less than 22 years, to both the Royal Variety
and to the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund. His flair, energy and
commitment, over so many years, has been an inspiration to us all."
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		<title>Apollo Gala Performance</title> 
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THE APOLLO&nbsp; VICTORIA THEATRE 
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			





























IS CELEBRATING 80 YEARS WITH
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Lee
Mead 
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			












Rachel Tucker












the cast of Wicked
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			












the cast of
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Sharon D Clarke
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Original
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Saturday
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Movin’ Out












Bombay Dreams












 and a very special reunion of Starlight Express
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				











































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		This is one West End show you don’t want to miss! 
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			



































On Sunday October 10th 2010 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		












the Apollo Victoria
will host a very special Gala Performance 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		




















in support of Cancer Research UK and
the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund.
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		












































		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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With a revue of performances that
have graced the theatre’s stage over the years, from its big musicals to rock
and pop artistes including The Supremes, Gladys Knight, Liza Minnelli, Shirley
Bassey and The Rolling Stones. See your favourite West End stars like you have
never seen them before... 
		
		
		



		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		


































	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	



	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		











































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		Tickets are now on sale through
Ticketmaster 
		
		
		
		
		




Please click here for tickets: TICKETMASTER TICKETS or call 0844 847 2288, 
		
		
		
		
		




or buy in person at the theatre box office.
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		











































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		There will be a VIP Experience Lottery of all seats sold
before September 13th, with 3 lucky winners and their companions
meeting the cast backstage after the performance and much more.

















































































A host of star guests from the theatre’s past will be
attending the performance, which has already generated considerable press and
media interest, it will be a unique and memorable evening. 
			
			
			



			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			






















	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	











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		<title>Dame Thora Hird &amp; Brinsworth</title> 
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				Dame 
Thora Hird &amp; Brinsworth House
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
							
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
						
						
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
								
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
								
						
			
			
			
						
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
    
											
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
									
												
      "When my Mother, &nbsp;Dame


 Thora Hird, moved into Brinsworth
House for what turned out to be the last few 
months of her life, many people
were surprised.&nbsp; Here she was with 5
BAFTA’s and an American Emmy Award for heavy and dramatic roles, 
numerous
“straight” plays in London’s West End and a career count of over 500 
plays in
theatres up and down the land. &nbsp;And
although her television career had included half a dozen comedy series 
she was
best known for her Alan Bennett “Talking Heads” plays and her 20 years 
of
“Songs of Praise” the BBC Sunday program.&nbsp;
But if you scratched the surface a little you would soon discover
 strong
links and friendships with Variety.&nbsp; Her
Father, James Hird, started his career as a strolling Minstral on the 
sands in
Morcombe, Lancs, and, her Mother, Marie Mayor met him while appearing in
 a
summer show on the Central Pier.&nbsp; In the
1950’s Thora herself did many “Summer Seasons” in broad comedy plays at 
the
Grand Theatre in Blackpool, Scarlborough, Torquay, Southsea, Bournemouth
 etc.
and during each of these summers she struck up friendships that she kept
 going
through the years.&nbsp; So it was no surprise
to me that in her ninety’s when she needed a little help and tender 
loving care
that she asked to visit Brinsworth House.
													
										
										
										
										
										
										
										
										


						
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
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					Sure enough, as we
walked in, she met old and dear friends and started trading stories&nbsp; and memories, from Blackpool Circus, the
Black and White Minstral Show to a pianist who had accompanied her as 
she
entertained troops during World War II.
								
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					


						
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
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					She moved in for “a rest”
shortly afterwards and although she still made a couple of appearances 
in “Last
of the Summer Wine” (a TV series that she had been in for over 16 years)
 it
became very difficult for her to continue working.&nbsp; It was as this point that the wisdom and
understanding of the staff became so very important.&nbsp; With total love and patience they cared 
for
her and showed kindness and thoughtfulness beyond anything I have ever
encountered.&nbsp; They helped her and 
they
helped me and I will never forget them all.&nbsp;
My heartfelt thanks to you Brinsworth House you are truly amazing
 in the
job you do.&nbsp; Bravo!!"
						
			




						
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			Janette Scott
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		<title>A Centennial Celebration</title> 
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		A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
	

	
	
	
	
		

		
		
		
		In aid of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund and the Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trustby arrangement with Max Clifford &amp; Peter Elliott
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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		Starring:
			
			
			
			
			Alistair McGowan, Shane Richie, Barry Cryer, Bobby Davro, Catherine Tate, Four Poofs &amp; A Piano, Ruth Lorenzo, Gareth Gates, Joe Pasquale, June Whitfield, Paul Zerdin, Ron Moody and Stavros Flatley * 
			
			
			
			
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		New Wimbledon Theatre, London 
		
		
		
		
		Sunday 26th September at 7pm 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Directed by Kevin Bishop
		
		
		
		
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		A once-in-a-century celebration of 100 years of entertainment, in aid of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund and the Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust. Our ever-growing list of stars are all giving their services for this one&nbsp; very special night. Watch out for future announcements about our exciting line-up.&nbsp; Complete with a live band and fabulous dancers, come dress up and join us for a glamorous night to remember.
		
		
		
		
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		* all artistes appear subject to their continued availability.
		
		
		
		
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		Tickets &pound;100, &pound;75, &pound;50 and &pound;25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Box Office 0844 871 7646&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.ambassadortickets.com/wimbledon ]]></description> 
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		<title>Royal Variety Performance 2009</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=3</link> 
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The&nbsp;Opera House Theatre, in Blackpool's Winter Gardens,&nbsp;hosted the 81st Royal Variety Performance, on Monday 7th December, 2009. The Performance was the first time that the Royal Variety has been staged in Blackpool since 1955&nbsp;and Blackpool&nbsp;Council&nbsp;kindly agreed to&nbsp;display&nbsp;the famous Blackpool Illuminations along the route of the Royal party&nbsp;on the night. 
			
Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Philip attended a wonderful of evening of entertainment including fantastic performances by Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, Alexandra Burke and Diversity. 
			
The EABF would like to offer its heartfelt thanks to all of the artistes who appeared and gave their valuable time, and also to all those&nbsp;who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, making the evening a night to remember.
			
For a full list of performers and to see photos from the night, please click here.
			

					
			

					
					

							
					
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		<title>History of the Royal Variety       -  Official Archive Launched!</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=12</link> 
		<description><![CDATA[



The history of the Royal Variety Performance is truly fascinating; 80 shows over almost 100 years provides not only a wonderful history of the support given to the EABF by senior members of the Royal Family, but&nbsp;also serves as a breathtaking chronological history of the very best in entertainment from around the globe, year by year. From&nbsp;Sir Edward Elgar to Luciano Pavaroti, from The Beatles&nbsp;to Take That, from Laurel &amp; Hardy&nbsp;to&nbsp;Morecambe &amp; Wise,&nbsp;from Tony Hancock&nbsp;to Russell Brand, from Aretha Franklin to Leona Lewis, from Sammy Davis Jnr. to Elton John, from Duke Ellington to Ozzy Osbourne, from Liberace&nbsp;to the Spice Girls,&nbsp; from Bob Hope&nbsp;to Peter Kay, from Tommy Cooper&nbsp;to&nbsp;Harry Hill, from The Jackson 5&nbsp;to Kanye West. The list of performers&nbsp;is incredible,&nbsp;fascinating and endless. We are constantly striving to improve this official online documentation of the show's fabulous history, so if you have any memories, footage,&nbsp;or photographs of&nbsp;any previous Royal Variety Performance, we would love to hear from you; please contact Giles Cooper at Media Junction: eabf@mediajunction.co.uk

Link to our Archive pages here.
			

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		<title>Please make a donation</title> 
		<link>http://www.eabf.org.uk/?content=71&amp;article_id=7</link> 
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The Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund works&nbsp;for the needs of entertainers throughout the UK, who are too elderly, or too sick, to continue to earn a living from their profession.
	
Find out more about the work of the EABF, by&nbsp;clicking here.
	
Members of the entertainment profession have given us so very much enjoyment over so many years;&nbsp;many working tirelessly throughout their careers raising funds for&nbsp;our own chosen charities,&nbsp;so please give whatever you can back to them.
	
Please make a donation to the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund by linking to our Donations page by clicking here. Every pound is so gratefully welcomed and will help us to ensure that we maintain&nbsp;a high standard of care for our many residents and dependants around the UK. 
		
		

On behalf of everyone at the EABF &amp; Brinsworth House - thank you!]]></description> 
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