Wolverhampton Grand staff get creative to raise money for city theatre
Two staff members from Wolverhampton Grand Theatre have found creative ways to raise money for the venue.
Following the theatre's closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, two front of house team members have decided to independently raise money for the Grand to secure the venue's future in the city.
Brooke Crimmins, who trains with a leading West End school, has taken to social media to do a ‘100 Day Show Tune Sing Song’ series of videos.
Songs range from the golden age of musical theatre, to more contemporary show tunes.
People are encouraged to donate what they can through the Just Giving link and to share her videos.
Brooke said: “Since around the age of five, I have been going to the Grand Theatre with my family. I even graduated there in September 2019 after studying Musical Theatre at the University of Wolverhampton.
"The Grand is where I realised I wanted to be a performer, inspiring me to train with a leading West End training school.
"I’m so grateful to the Grand Theatre for the opportunities I have been given and for expanding my knowledge of the industry.
"By doing this fundraiser, I hope to help the theatre continue to ignite a passion for the arts in future generations."
Fellow front of house team member Harry Gill has organised a variety show which will be streamed on YouTube.
Le Grande, which features a variety of performers including some from the West End, will stream this Friday at 6.30pm.
A minimum donation of £5 will give you access to the link to watch the show.
Harry said: “Theatre to me is everything. I see the Grand as my second family, so helping my favourite theatre when I have the chance to is a no brainer."
Adrian Jackson, chief executive and artistic director of the Grand Theatre said “This is a challenging time for everyone, however, it is reassuring to see the positive stories coming out during this crisis.
"I'm very humbled with the attitude and commitment of our theatre staff, and whilst they cannot be here to work, they are still doing what they can to raise money for this wonderful venue and help secure its future."
