Fortnum and Mason Charity Christmas Party
Entertainment for the 2010 Christmas Party was provided by top arts organisations including the National Children’s Orchestra, Classical Opera Company and Deafinitely Theatre. The party raised a total of £60,000, with each guest deciding which charity benefited from their ticket. Ruby Wax, who helped out at the party, said “it’s fantastic that you can decide which charity to give to, and can follow your heart.”
The 2011 Fortnum & Mason Charity Christmas Party saw 1,000 guests fill the Piccadilly department store. There were performances by some of the country’s leading performing arts charities including the Royal Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Circus Space, Little Angel Puppet Theatre and Voces 8. Stephen Fry added his own unique touch by compering the evening and encouraging some wonderful festive cheer. The evening raised £130,000, with each guest able to select which charity on theBigGive.org.uk benefited from their ticket.
The 2012 Fortnum and Mason Christmas Party was the third of its kind. Tickets were sold out in just 13 minutes and the party took place on 4 December. Entertainment was provided by dynamic street dancers from Ignite Trust, an opera duo from Bampton Opera Company and professional signing group Voces 8.
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