Duchess of Cornwall delivers Christmas reading for virtual concert
The concert has a fantastic line-up of celebrity speakers, exclusive performances, music and laughter and will also include HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, who is the charity's president, reading ‘Christmas’ by John Betjeman.
The online event is free to attend and takes place at 6pm on Sunday, December 13.
The line-up
Hosted by journalist, newsreader and TV presenter Fiona Bruce, the carol concert will be brought to you online from the kitchens in Maggie’s centres, to yours. There will be festive readings from James Norton, Sue Perkins, Stanley Tucci and Dominic West as well as carols to sing along to, with musical performances from Lulu, internationally renowned baritone Roderick Williams OBE, soprano Ellie Laugharne and The London Oriana Choir.
A brand-new choral commission from composer Eric Whitacre, written especially for Maggie’s, will be premiered at the concert, sponsored by Petworth Places and Petworth Festival. Eric will also be taking part in a live Q&A hosted by Classic FM’s Alexander Armstrong online at 5.15pm, just before the concert begins.
The line-up will also feature James Norton, Sue Perkins, Fiona Bruce, Stanley Tucci, Lulu, Dominic West, Eric Whitacre, Roderick Williams OBE and Ellie Laugharne.
Duchess of Cornwall
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall became President of Maggie's in November 2008. Passionate and committed to the work Maggie’s does to support people with cancer, Her Royal Highness is one of the charities greatest advocates and has visited many Maggie’s Centres across England, Wales and Scotland.
After a testing year, it promises to be a perfect festive evening for the whole family. It will also provide an opportunity to donate to Maggie’s. People with cancer need Maggie’s support now more than ever and money raised on the night will help more people living with cancer this Christmas.
The details
The virtual carol concert will be online starting at 6pm on Sunday, December 13 - a perfect time for the whole family to watch from the comfort of your sofa.
The concert is totally free and you can register online now to receive a link emailed directly to you ahead of the concert.
To register, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/carols-in-the-kitchen-tickets-118281480091All proceeds from our carol concert will support people with cancer. Coronavirus has had a huge impact on people with cancer. Screenings have been missed, treatments have been altered and surgeries postponed. For some there will be unbearable mental anguish as they learn that their cancer is no longer treatable or survivable. With your help, we can continue to provide emotional and practical support to everyone who needs it.
● £15 can pay for someone to get one-to-one help with money worries from home.
● £50 can pay for a family to attend one of our kids’ days, which helps children to understand and come to terms with mum or dad having cancer.
● £100 can pay for three people to work through difficult feelings with a psychologist on the phone.
You can donate to Maggie’s this Christmas at any time on Maggie's website. People with cancer need you now more than ever.
A little more about Maggie’s
Every Maggie’s centre follows a blueprint about cancer care as originally laid out by Maggie Keswick Jencks. Maggie lived with advanced cancer for two years and was determined that she should not 'lose the joy of living in the fear of dying'.
In order to live more positively with cancer, Maggie believed people needed information, stress-reducing strategies, psychological support and the opportunity to meet other people in similar circumstances in a relaxed and beautiful setting. All Maggie’s centres are individually designed by leading architects to feel like a home and all have a big kitchen table at their heart.
A few thank yous
Maggie’s couldn't host Carols in the Kitchen without the support of sponsors; Sir Robert McAlpine, Clipfine, Ruddy, William Hare Group and Petworth Places and Petworth Festivals.
Share photos of your festive evening on social media using the hashtag #carolsinthekitchen
For more information visit: maggies.org