Oxford charity concert, June 18, 2006

[gareth]

On June 18th, Zoe will perform twice in a charity concert in Oxford:

ZOE MACE AND STAGECOACH
CHARITY SPECTACULAR
NEW THEATRE OXFORD
GEORGE ST OXFORD OX1 2AG
SUNDAY MATINEE 14:30
SUNDAY EVENING 19:30
18TH JUNE 2006

ORCHESTRA STALLS £15.00
CIRCLE £12.00 - £15.00
BALCONY £10.00

Internet Onsale Info
Onsale to General Public:
Tue 20/12/05, 10:00

Tickets can be obtained via these links:
Matinee
Evening

[linda]

Hi Gerrit

Mum and I can't thank you enough for posting this information.

Be asured that all my friends from Stagecoach and me are working hard to put on a GREAT show!!

Thanks again

Love always Zoe & Linda xxx

[Dave]

Thanks Gerrit for posting that!

Linda and Zoë, you can count me in although I'd better double check that I'm actually free that day!

Hmmm... I'm wondering if this would perhaps be one of those rare indoor events suitable for my daughter Amanda to attend with me? She's generally well behaved but occasionally gets a little "noisy" for short spells when she's excited (breath control problems). I always worry about the possibility of distracting the performers at indoor concerts - not to mention nearby members of the audience...

Cheers,

Dave

[linda]

Dear Dave

If you are worried about Amanda coming to the theatre I have another idea.

Ben and I have been asked by Cathedral Hotel Group to organise a classical concert in the ground of their hotel in North Leigh near Witney called Eynsham Hall. It is 2 minutes from my house and was once a magnificent stately home. We are hoping to stage the concert in the Summer starting in the afternoon going onto the early evening. This will be a family, picnic affair and maybe fireworks at the end, but we haven't started to plan it yet.

Of course Zoë will be singing and the profits will be going to The Oxford Children's Hospital.

The only problem with these events is the weather!!!!

Anyway to answer your concern, Amanda wouldn't put Zoë off, nothing does, as for the other performers I couldn't say, but a true performer carries on regardless!!

By the way one of the charities we are raising money for is Interact. This is a theatre group run and funded by Stagecoach for all children and young adults with learning disabilities or special needs. We are thrilled that they have agreed to perform for us on that day and hopefully both performances. I must say they are excellent!!!

Love Linda x

[Dave]

Thanks you Linda, the proposed outdoor event is exactly the sort of concert I can take Amanda to as it's usually easy to slip away to the back if there are any 'problems'. I look forward to hearing more about that one, when you've organised it!

Indoors, if I can get seats adacent to a gangway, that's usually OK too so I will probably take her to the New Theatre Oxford - especially if I can persuade her older sister (who may read this before I get round to asking her! ) to come along and sit on the other side! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Thanks again for the info!

Dave

[linda]

Hi Dave

If there is anything I can do to help just let me know, I can always speak with the theater if there are any problems.

I think maybe at this stage you will be able to sit wherever you like as the media haven't yet started promoting the show.

I will let you know when we except to hold the outside concert asap

love Linda x

By the way these are the 5 charities all the money will go to:-

Helen & Douglas House Hospice
This is a wonderful charity which cares for children and young people with life-shortening conditions as well as supporting their families.

See Saw
Provides grief support for bereaved children on a one-to-one basis.

The Downs Syndrome Association Oxford Branch
Give support to parents at each stage of their child's development.

The New Oxford Children's Hospital
This is a new world class Hospital, especially built for children, where children throughout the country will receive the very best care in a child friendly environment.

Interact
A theater group run and funded by Stagecoach especially for young people with special educational, physical or financial needs

[hayleydisca]

Sounds Cool!!!
I wish I could go=()___nevertheless,it takes me ages to save up for the tickets=(
Anyway=)Zoe!!I wish you good luck =)
Bye for now,
Rebecca Monkey(Hong Kong)

[linda]

Hi Everyone

Well we started planning the show today, get ready to be entertained, it's going to be FANTASTIC!!

There is so much involved into making sure the show flows, I have been fascinated listening to the experts plan the acts to roll into each other.... Amazing!

I am very lucky as I have a very good friend who is a professional show director (who owns his own theatre company) and he is working for free, together with his friend who is a professional stage manager!! The sponsorship money is rolling in and tickets are selling quite nicely and we haven't even started the advertising yet!

Zoë is going to be dancing and singing with the Stagecoach kids as well as singing solo and doing a couple of duets.

The show is going to be hosted by the children themselves as we have identified some budding presenters who are extremely keen to test out their skills!

The children are sooo excited, but also totally dedicated, it gives me a wonderful warm feeling when I see the enjoyment on their faces when practicing.

Well must go now have much to do, but will keep you in touch with all the news

Love to all Linda x .

[gareth]

Here's a very impressive poster of the event:



Gerrit

[linda]

Dear All

Apologises for not visiting for so long, but we have been soooo busy!! Zoë has a great new agent who really has started the ball rolling for her.

Zoë's show on 18 June was a huge success, she sold 2,500 tickets and made £20,000 for 5 local children's charities. The entire Oxfordshire media covered the show and Zoë made front page news!!

Since the show Zoë has been awarded The Junior School Cup for outstanding work in and out of school. (She starts senior school in September!)

Was awarded a WAVEMAKER Award from Argos.

Has been asked to sing with The Royal Marines Orchestra at Portsmouth Cathedral on 12th October.

Has been put forward for The Royal Masonic Variety Show on 12th November at Prince Edwards Theatre in London.

Has a TV documentary of What Zoë does next being planned as we speak.

You can see Zoë on a documentary called Life at Helen House which is due to be aired on BBC 2 in September this year.

Has auditioned for a VERY big record label who are extremely interested in signing her up. However, she has had requests from 2 other labels to see her!!

A major record producer has agreed to produce her next album.

And last but not least, has been asked to switch on The Christmas Lights in her home town with David Cameron.

So a good couple of months

I will keep you all informed of any developments

Love Linda x