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Stars turn out for charity

2:26pm Friday 9th May 2008

By Francine Wolfisz »

MUSICAL stars are set to descend on Wycombe Swan this Sunday for a charity fundraising concert.

Performers from popular West End shows, including The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, and Billy Elliot will show off their vocal talents alongside more than 200 local children to help raise money for Rosie's Rainbow Fund.

The locally-based charity provides music therapy for sick and disabled children in hospital, schools and the community.

Charity patron and former EastEnders actress Lucy Benjamin will also attend the concert.

Starry Starry Night arrives at the Wycombe Swan on Sunday, May 11. Tickets: 01494 512000 or www.wycombeswan.co.uk

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