Forget Me Not Productions Edges Closer to £10,000 Fundraising Milestone for Alzheimer's Society

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The Borough Theatre in Abergavenny will host Forget Me Not Productions' third charity concert, Beyond Broadway, on September 6, featuring a cast of 33 adult performers and 20 youth members. Founded by Cait Davies in 2020 after her father's passing from dementia, the company has raised over £9,000 for Alzheimer's Society through various concerts, events, and online performances. The latest concert aims to bring the total to £10,000, with all funds going directly to the society.

Key Takeaways:

  • Forget Me Not Productions was founded in 2020 by Cait Davies as a tribute to her father Richard Stephens, who passed away from dementia after being a cornerstone of Abergavenny's amateur theatre scene.
  • The company has grown from a simple "Song a Day" project during lockdown to staging full-scale musicals and community events, raising vital funds for Alzheimer's Society.
  • Since its inception, Forget Me Not Productions has held numerous concerts, raffles, and community events, raising over £9,000 for Alzheimer's Society.
  • The company has blossomed to include a cast of 33 adult performers and 20 youth members from across the country, with local sponsors Taylor & Co providing support to ensure all funds raised go directly to Alzheimer's Society.
  • The final number of the concert will be a special tribute, blending Broadway musicals with the company's core focus on supporting Alzheimer's Society.
  • Tickets for Beyond Broadway are available now through the Borough Theatre's website, with all proceeds going towards the £10,000 fundraising milestone.

Statistics:

  • Forget Me Not Productions was founded in 2020.
  • The company has raised over £9,000 for Alzheimer's Society since its inception.
  • Beyond Broadway features a cast of 53 performers (33 adult and 20 youth members).
  • Rehearsals have been underway since July, with Friday nights dedicated to learning harmonies and choreography.
  • Local sponsors Taylor & Co are providing support to ensure all funds raised from ticket sales and collections go directly to Alzheimer's Society.
  • The company aims to reach a £10,000 fundraising milestone with the Beyond Broadway concert.

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