Panto boost for hospice appeal

Oldbury Rep’s annual pantomime has raised more than £1,000 for the Acorns hospice appeal.

Published Jan 25, 2020

The cast of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at Oldbury Rep, who made the charity collection after performances at the Barlow Theatre.

Jack and the Beanstalk was performed at the Barlow Theatre, Langley. The final show was held on January 18, with organisers saying it played to a huge 90 per cent capacity.

A spokesman for Acorns said: “Acorns Black Country Hospice in Walsall has been given hope, following a commitment of significant new NHS funding from Black Country healthcare commissioners, and a pledge from NHS England to double their central funding support to the country’s children’s hospices over the next five years.

“More than 230 children and families receive vital care and support at Acorns Children’s Hospice.

“We need urgent funds today to keep this hospice open until 2020 and beyond, which is why your donation is so important.” A spokesman for Oldbury Rep added: “The company is delighted to be able to support both local and national charities throughout the year, thanks to the continued generosity of our audiences, even in these uncertain financial times.”