Singers and dancers are coming together to entertain Salford people at an event spearheaded by the city’s Ceremonial Mayor Heather Fletcher.
Buile Hill Park Hall will host the event, with funds going to three Salford charities.
The Mayor, who has been involved in amateur dramatics for many years, wanted the focus to be on song and dance.
Ceremonial Mayor Fletcher said: “This is something that I knew I would do. Ever since I knew I was going to be Mayor, I want to do something entirely different and original.
“I’ve been in the amateur dramatics world for about 60 years, since I was a small child and I just love anything to do with shows. I’ve always enjoyed watching singing and dancing, watching my colleagues because they’re better at singing and dancing than me.”
Mayor Fletcher has strong ties to the arts, being an amateur actor for many years. The event serves as a unique way to celebrate culture and art in the city and allow for more diverse entertainment.
Information about the event reveals a wide array of different cultures coming together through the arts, including Irish and Portuguese dancers, singers from Romania, Africa, and The Jewish Theatre Company.
The various acts came together thanks to a combination of Mayor Fletcher’s own connections and some of her friends. Being involved with The Jewish Theatre Company for many years, it was only natural they would be involved. The other acts came together through councillors and prior events that hosted these acts, like the African choir.
The event itself is a fundraiser for multiple charities including Salford Loaves and Fishes, Critchley House Age UK and L’Chaim Foodbank.
Ceremonial Mayor Fletcher said Salford Loaves and Fishes provide hot meals for vulnerable people, computer lessons and English lessons.
“They get appointments with opticians and they do yoga. I’ve been down to the centre I’m thrilled with the work that they do it’s quite amazing.”
She has been involved with Age UK Critchley House since becoming a councillor. “They help reduce social isolation in old people.”
L’Chaim Food Bank helps poorer Jewish people who live in the Broughton area who have larger families. “I know a lot of them are struggling, so I thought it would help them.”
Mayor Fletcher and her colleagues spent their time putting together an event that celebrates various cultures in Salford and gives back to those in need.
The show will take place on Saturday February 21 at 7pm and will cost £10 per ticket.
Tickets can be booked by calling 0161 793 3618 or emailing mayoralty@salford.gov.uk.
