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A Gala Fundraising Evening with Katherine Jenkins
28 November 2008
Buxton Opera House toasted the massive success of its sell-out Gala Fundraising Evening on Sunday 23 November 2008 with the world-renowned mezzo soprano singer Katherine Jenkins and the National Symphony Orchestra. Excited guests were treated to a pre-show Champagne & Canapé Reception at the University of Derby, Buxton plus a 3-course After-Show Dinner at Old Hall Hotel, Buxton, both of which were hosted by one of Britain’s favourite screen actors, Robert Powell. The reception was attended by Her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire and 201 delighted patrons. The gala raised nearly £20,000 in aid of the Opera House’s Children’s Theatre Appeal through ticket sales and sponsorship. The sponsor of the Concert and Reception & Dinner was The Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa Company.
Picture caption: Katherine Jenkins accepts a cheque for £6000 on behalf of the Children’s Theatre Appeal from the evening’s sponsor Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa Company. From Left to right: Rhea Blakeley, Jenny Mather (Opera House Business Development Officer), John Smith on behalf of Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa Company, Katherine Jenkins, Nathan Lomas & Harry Gibbons.