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Chesney Hawkes And Alan Titchmarsh To Take Part In Shanklin Theatre Fundraiser

The One and Only singer Chesney Hawkes and TV star Alan Titchmarsh are among the famous faces raising money for Shanklin Theatre on Thursday (28).

They will be joined by renowned author Sir Michael Morpurgo for an online fundraising concert.

The event has been organised by Isle of Wight teenagers Tilly Grimshaw (17) and Jake Curran (16).

Amen Corner’s Andy Fairweather Low, Northern Irish rock band The 4 of Us, Welsh singer Martyn Joseph and BBC DJ Mark Radcliffe also feature on the line-up.

Founding member of The Rolling Stones and The Pretty Things, Dick Taylor, will also be making an appearance.

Organisers Tilly Grimshaw and Jake Curran said:

"We are amazed with the line-up that we have been able to organise for this year’s Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre.

"Tune into the premiere on our YouTube channel on April 28 at 7pm! Huge thanks to everyone that helped make the concert as great as it is and don’t forget to donate to Shanklin Theatre."

Shanklin Theatre Chairman Vic Farrow said:

“We are so pleased that Tilly and Jake have chosen to repeat Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre this year and we thank them most sincerely for all their time and effort in putting together another great line-up.”

A host of local Isle of Wight bands will also be taking part, including The Rare Breeds Medicine Show, featuring JC Grimshaw, Greg Barnes, Amy Jolliffe and The Solar Escape.

'Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre' will be available to watch for free on YouTube at 7pm on Thursday, April 28.

You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDjjDH3nb_y-xnQhbr_6Eg

Viewers are encouraged to donate to Shanklin Theatre, which they can do here.

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