The Event
This very special black tie event is a once in
a lifetime opportunity to see and enjoy one of
the world’s greatest basses, singing just for
you and your guests.
Sir Willard White, famed for his enormous, rich
voice and powerful stage presence has been a regular
performer on all the greatest stages, including
the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; the Metropolitan
Opera, New York and at the Glyndebourne Festival.
The added sparkle of the magnificent Magdala
Chorus - a 30 strong opera chorus, who delight
audiences wherever they appear with their very
own take on the best-loved songs from opera and
musical theatre, will ensure this is an evening
to remember.
The Venue
The charming surroundings of Goosedale Conference
and Banqueting Suite, Papplewick give an added
elegance to the evening. Guests can enjoy a champagne
drinks reception in the Crystal Hall followed
by a three course dinner served in the Ivory Banqueting
Suite.
Tickets
Tickets are available at £100 each, which includes:
Champagne Reception
A delicious three course Dinner
Sparkling entertainment provided by Sir Willard
and the Magdala Chorus
Seating is arranged in tables of 10, group
or individual bookings are welcome.
A 10% discount is available to existing Friends
of Magdala or on full table bookings.
On receipt of your booking we will send you
a Gala Brochure giving full details of the event.
Fundraising
Magdala is a charity, wholly dependent on grants,
sponsorship and generous donations from local
businesses and individual supporters. We have
been fortunate enough to receive Arts Council
funding over the last seven years - because the
innovative nature of our work in the community
has been recognised and valued - but this funding
is due to come to an end in 2008.
The purpose of this Special Gala, apart from
giving pleasure to you and your guests, is to
raise funds so that Magdala can continue to do
all the things it does best - performing, coaching,
supporting and inspiring people - young and old
- from the local community. Every penny of profit
from the event will be used wisely and well.
We do hope you’ll want to help.
Magdala
Magdala is a small, artist-led community organisation
whose purpose is “To open up opportunities
for people through singing to realise their potential,
creating experiences which are life enhancing,
life changing and life affirming”.
Magdala offers people from all backgrounds the
chance to discover their voice, the experience
of making music together and the challenge of
doing so to the highest possible standard.
Our schools based programme, Opera Start, engages
young people from the most deprived communities
in creative projects that build self-belief and
raise levels of aspiration.
Registered Charity No: 1108553
“Throughout my long involvement with Magdala,
I have always been impressed by the team spirit
and dedication of everyone I have worked with
there. They have their own unique way of giving
people from all backgrounds the confidence to
find their voices and express their true qualities,
which in turn enriches their lives”
Sir Willard White Patron, Magdala
