To celebrate the launch of The Charlie Kristensen Foundation, join Charlie and his West End friends for a sensational evening of gravity defying performances at the Lyric Theatre. Hosted by Divina De Campo, the show promises to take you on a journey down the yellow brick road of Charlie’s imagination, to find the place where he belongs.
With direction by Dean Johnson (Once, Bat Boy, BKLYN), musical direction by Ellie Verkerk (SIX, The Burnt City), choreography by Khiley Williams (The Dream), script by Beth Granville, lighting design by Joseph Ed Thomas, sound design by Josh Robins and video design by Sam Diaz, There’s No Place Like Home will feature a ten-strong band and guest appearances by some of your favourite West End stars.
Performers set to appear include Kimani Arthur (Hairspray), Julie Atherton (Avenue Q), Allyson Ava-Brown (Hamilton), Jenna Boyd (Come From Away), Allie Daniel (Legally Blonde), Jacob Fowler (Heathers), Adrian Hansel (We Will Rock You), Dom Hartley-Harris (Bonnie and Clyde), Idriss Kargbo (Wicked), Sophia Nomvete (The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power), Mark Oxtoby (Back to the Future), Bradley Riches (Heartstopper) and Ella Vaday (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK).
Click the booking link three times and join us on Sunday 22 October for a truly wonderful evening of music, ruby red carpets and fundraising for this incredibly important new charity.
Photography by Danny Kaan
ABOUT CHARLIE.
Charlie Kristensen started his #CheerUpCharlie campaign in 2019. Having been bullied severely for over 18 months, in part due to his love of performing, Charlie couldn’t take any more. When he opened up to his performance coach, West End actress Jacqueline Hughes, she rallied support from the theatre industry. Hundreds of performers and creatives from the West End, Broadway and Hollywood identified with Charlie’s story, inundating him with video messages of support. Following backstage invitations and national media interviews, Charlie decided to channel his own experiences and the support he’d received into fighting for others, becoming an anti-bullying ambassador. In June 2021, he was recognised with The Diana Award – the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts.
Charlie is delighted to be launching The Charlie Kristensen Foundation to share his story in schools across the UK and to reach young people and teachers with anti-bullying support and resources.
Photo by Danny Kaan
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OUR TEAM
Starring
CHARLIE KRISTENSEN
Host
DIVINA DE CAMPO
Director
DEAN JOHNSON
Musical Director
ELLIE VERKERK
Script Consultant
BETH GRANVILLE
Choreographer
KHILEY WILLIAMS
Lighting Designer
JOSEPH ED THOMAS
Sound Designer
JOSH ROBINS
Video Designer
Sam Diaz
Artwork Design
ALEX JACKSON
Photography
DANNY KAAN
General Management
NEW FRAME PRODUCTIONS
Production Management
NEW WOLF PRODUCTIONS
Press Rep
ALISON DUGUID PR
