Hotly anticipated Mayflower show is calling for charity sponsors

Tuesday, 29 November 2022 00:00

The region’s leading heart charity is calling for sponsors for its 30th-anniversary theatrical extravaganza – Musicals from the Heart.

Wessex Heartbeat will celebrate the best of Broadway and the West End at the Mayflower Theatre on September 23rd, 2023. The unique collaboration is set to provide an evening of unforgettable entertainment at South Coast’s largest theatre while raising vital awareness of the cardiac charity, which plays a major role in supporting more than 10,000 patients a year.

With packages priced from £250, Wessex Heartbeat is seeking support from individuals and the region’s business scene to help fund production costs.

The highest package currently stands at £5,000 and offers complimentary tickets for us to 20 guests, four invitations to the Musicals of the Heart VIP pre-show reception, PR opportunities at the launch, announcement of sponsorship in the local media and Wessex Heartbeat produced articles about the Show, logo on all marketing materials associated with the Show, a half-page advertisement in the Show Programme, acknowledgement in the Show Programme, branding opportunity within the theatre foyer, opportunity to distribute company literature, logo and hyperlink on the Wessex Heartbeat Website.

Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive of the Mayflower Theatre, said: "Mayflower Theatre is proud to be supporting Wessex Heartbeat in delivering a feast of Musical Theatre entertainment to mark this milestone Birthday of such a well-loved and respected charity.

“The vital work carried out by the dedicated team over the past thirty years will be celebrated in style.

With host Earl Carpenter and a star-studded lineup of leading men and women straight from the West End, we look forward to raising a glass to Wessex Heartbeat's future success."

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Wessex Heartbeat supports the families and work of Southampton General Hospital's Wessex Cardiac Unit. The heart charity provides funding, specialised equipment, services and facilities to help patients and their relatives through their cardiac journey.

John Munro, Chief Executive of Wessex Heartbeat, said: “Musicals from the Heart will showcase stars of the stage singing classic hits from world-renowned shows such as Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, accompanied by a live orchestra.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to support this highly anticipated community event while raising vital awareness of our charity.”

Tickets are priced from £16.50 and can be booked here: https://www.heartbeat.co.uk/Event/musicals-from-the-heart