Comedy stars unite to raise money for the Linda Smith Memorial Fund

2010 February 25

Created by acartlidge 9 years ago
Launching this new fund in aid of Target Ovarian Cancer, comedian friends of the late Linda Smith are putting on a Gala Night at the Rose Theatre, Kingston. Sunday 9th May 2010 7pm Five of her closest 'playmates' from the top of the comedy tree are taking to the stage in honour of their friend, much loved comedian and broadcaster Linda Smith who died in February 2006. Expect a high-spirited and very funny evening which will do Linda proud and benefit many women who are coping with a disease which we are determined to overcome. These comedians need no introduction, so please put your hands together and welcome..... Your compere Sandi Toksvig (chair of News Quiz and presenter of Excess Baggage) and guests: Andy Hamilton (News Quiz, Old Harry’s Game, co-creator of Outnumbered) Jeremy Hardy (News Quiz, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue) Arthur Smith (Grumpy Old Men, Q.I., Loose Ends) and Hattie Hayridge (Red Dwarf). Tickets are £29 and £25, all proceeds go to the Linda Smith Memorial Fund to aid the work of Target Ovarian Cancer. Tickets are on sale now and can be bought from the Rose Theatre Kingston Box Office: 0871 230 1552 www.rosetheatrekingston.org/whats-on/loving-linda