Tavonians Theatre Company raise money for St Luke's Hospice

Tavonians Theatre Company presented St Luke's Hospice with a cheque for £791.71. The money was kindly donated by their audiences during their recent production of Cheshire Cats by Gail Young. The play toured village halls across west Devon and east Cornwall in October and November and was highly praised for its comedy, but also its emotional impact on audience members. After every performance the actors came to front of house to talk with audience members about the play and collect donations. The play centres on a group of women (and one man) who take part in the London Moonlight Walk to raise funds for Breast Cancer charities.

Peter Griffiths, Chairman of Tavonians Theatre Company said, “the link with St Luke's Hospice was a natural one and we are so happy that we have been able to help raise money for such a fabulous and vitally important local charity, which provides so much love and care for people in need”.

The play was kindly sponsored by Mansbridge Balment, Nick Henderson, Managing Director said “we were so happy to sponsor this show, not only were people entertained in tremendous fashion, but one of the most worthy causes I can think of has benefitted to a considerable degree by the hard work of all those concerned”.

Tavonians Theatre Company will be back with their next production in February, The Thrill of Love By Amanda Whittington about Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain.

Pictured left to right

Nina Wearne, Community & Events Fundraising Manager for St Luke's

Peter Ward, Community Fundraising Assistant for St Luke's

Sue Pell, Tavonians Theatre Company

Nick Henderson, Managing Director, Mansbridge Balment

Sally Collings, Tavonians Actor