Susannah York performs in Clapham Bandstand fundraiser

Fundraising for the restoration of the Clapham Common Bandstand is to get a boost this week when actress Susannah York puts on a special performance of her critically acclaimed one-woman show The Loves of Shakespeare's Women.

It will take place on Thursday March 3rd. Money raised will go towards the £1.3million needed to restore the bandstand to its former grace and glory.

The Grade II listed building dating from 1890 and recognised as the oldest surviving bandstand in London is in desperate need of refurbishment.

Heritage Lottery Funding has granted £900,000 towards the £1.3 million needed to restore the Bandstand and surrounding area. To further support the project Lambeth Council has granted £277,000. A further £100,000 is being sought from local interest groups.

Susannah York said; "The Clapham Bandstand belongs to the fabric of London's heritage. I am sure its restoration will bring a lot of pleasure to many residents and visitors to the Capital".

Work on the Bandstand is set to start in May 2005, with a host of music and cultural events scheduled to start in September 2005. The bandstand will draw a wealth of tourism into the area from across Greater London.

The Loves of Shakespeare's Women has already played to sold out audiences in London and Edinburgh. It is currently on the final leg of its US tour.

The performance in aid of the Clapham Bandstand, takes place at 7.45pm on Thursday 3rd March, at the Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common North Side.

Susannah York's career includes roles in "Tunes of Glory" (opposite Sir Alec Guinness); The Killing of Sister George, They Shoot Horses, Don't They? - for which she received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, and the Superman trilogy, playing alongside the late Christopher Reeve as the Kryptonian mother.

Tickets

For more information call the box office on 020 8228 5551. Tickets cost £18 (concs available). All ticket sales will go towards the Clapham Bandstand Restoration Fund.