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Performance TitleThe Best of the West End, in aid of Acting For Others
Performance Date21 July 2021
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time19:30
Main PerformersBen Forster,
Ruthie Henshall,
John Owen-Jones,
Mazz Murray,
Mica Paris,
Layton Williams,
Lauren Samuels,
Sophie Evans,
Frederike Krum,
Matthew Croke,
Kerry Ellis,
Anna-Jane Casey,
Gina Murray,
Matt Henry - vocals
Secondary PerformersDancers
Orchestra or BandLondon Musical Theatre Orchestra
ChoirsMX Masterclass Choir
ConductorsDr Stuart Morley
Set List'Overture', S Morley,
'Westside Story', Bernstein (Matt Croke, Lauren Samuels, Anna Jane Casey, Ensemble),
'You Don’t Even Know It', from Everyones Talking About Jamie (Layton Williams, Choir),
'I'll Never Love Again' from A Star Is Born (Lauren Samuels),
'Don’t Rain On My Parade' from Funny Girl (Anna-Jane Casey, Gina Murray),
'I'm Not My Fathers Son' from Kinky Boots (Matt Henry, Layton Williams),
'Music of the Night', from Phantom of the Opera (John Owen Jones, Ben Forster, Choir),
'Evermore' from Beauty And The Beast (John Owen Jones),
'Judy Garland Medley' (Lauren Samuals, Sophie Evans, Ensemble),
'Memory' from Cats (Kerry Ellis),
'Light At The End Of The Tunnel' from Starlight Express (Mica Paris, Choir),
'I Could Have Danced All Night' from My Fair Lady (Fredierike Krum),
'Chicago Medley' (Anna Jane Casey, Gina Murray, Ben Forster, Mazz Murray, Ensemble)
INTERVAL
'Wicked Medley' (Kerry Ellis, Sophie Evans, Ensemble),
'They Live In You', from The Lion King (Matt Henry, Choir),
'Oh Happy Days' from Sister Act (Mica Paris, Choir),
'42nd Street (Mazz Murray, Choir, Ensemble),
'You Will Be Found' from DearEvan Hansen (Ben Forster, Lauren Samuels, Matt Henry, Matt Croke, Sophie Evans),
'Come What May' from Moulin Rouge (Matt Croke),
'Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend' from Moulin Rouge (Layton Williams, Choir),
'As If We Never Said Goodbye' from Sunset Boulevard (Mazz Murray),
'Gethsemane' from Jesus Christ Superstar (Ben Forster),
'I'm A Woman' from Woman (Mazz Murray, Kerry Ellis, Anna Jane Casey, Gina Murray),
'Bring Him Home' from Les Miserable (John Owen Jones),
'Epilogue' from Les Miserables (John Owen Jones, Sophie Evans, Matt Croke, Kerry Ellis, Lauren Samuel, Choir),
'You Cant Stop The Beat' from Hairspray (Ensemble)
Performance NotesAlpha’s The Best of the West End is back at the Royal Albert Hall!

Following two previous sell-out concerts, The Best of the West End is back for an incredible celebration of the very Best of the West End on the 150th year of the Royal Albert Hall.

Creative Director Ben Forster has assembled an Olivier Award-winning creative team including Choreographer Stephen Mear, Lighting Designer Tim Lutkin and West End Musical Director Dr Stuart Morley, who will recreate some of Musical Theatre’s all time classics performed by a stellar cast.

This year’s concert will be in aid of Acting for Others, a charity close to Alpha’s heart and in much need of support particularly following the closure of the West End during the unprecedented times of Covid-19. They provide financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities. A minimum of £5 will be donated from every ticket sold.

A red carpet was laid and guests at the event included Harriet Thorpe (actress), Kevin Hughes (Radio DJ), Bonnie Langford (musical performer), and La Voix (drag artist).

The event was audio-recorded for BBC 2 Radio and by Alpha Recording.
Ticket Prices£40-£95
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work12256The Best of the West End, in aid of Acting For Others1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/22120Forster; Ben (c.1980s); English dancer, singer
DS/UK/6185Henshall; Ruthie (1967); English singer, dancer, actress
DS/UK/22121Owen-Jones; John (fl.2018-); Welsh singer and actor
DS/UK/22122Murray; Mazz (26 November 1973-); English stage actress
DS/UK/821Paris; Mica (1969-); English soul singer
DS/UK/23058Williams; Layton (13 September 1994); English actor
DS/UK/22346Samuels; Lauren (26 March 1988)
DS/UK/3490Evans; Sophie (1993-); Welsh singer, actress
DS/UK/22123Krum; Friederike (fl.2018-); German Mezzo Soprano
DS/UK/23247Croke; Matthew (October 1987); British actor
DS/UK/4335Ellis; Kerry (1979-); English actress, singer
DS/UK/1315Casey; Anna-Jane (1972-); English singer, dancer, actress
DS/UK/21727Henry; Matt (FL 2016-); MBE; British singer and actor
DS/UK/23531Morley; Stuart (fl. 2000s-); Dr; British vocal coach, musical director
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