Stars of the West End unite on the anniversary of theatres closing
A charity single 'I Dare You' is raising money for the Make a Difference Trust
Last updated 16th Mar 2021
On the 16th March 2020 theatres across the country were forced to close their doors due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The last year has been an incredibly difficult one for the entertainment sector with theatres struggling to stay afloat. The pandemic has left many people who work within the industry with no work for a year, some of whom have had little support.
The cover of Kelly Clarkson's 'I Dare You' brings together performers from across the West End including Amie Atkinson, Samantha Barks, Sharon D Clarke, Kerry Ellis, Shaun Escoffery, Shanay Holmes, Francesca Jackson, Cassidy Janson, Aisha Jawando, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Jamie Muscato, Eva Noblezada, Natalie Paris, Jay Perry, Louise Redknapp, Oliver Tompsett, Faye Tozer, Sally Ann Triplett, Rachel Tucker, Marisha Wallace and Layton Williams.
The track features performers from: 9 to 5, &Juliet, Back to the Future, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hanson, Disney’s The Lion King, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Frozen, Hairspray, Hamilton, Hello Dolly, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical, Les Misérables, Only Fools and Horses the Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, The Prince of Egypt, Pretty Woman, Six, Thriller Live, Tina, Waitress and Wicked.
The money raised by the single will go towards supporting theatre professionals in the UK who have been impacted by theatre closures. You can support by purchasing the single or texting the number shown at the end of the video.