NEWS: Gok Wan To Host Philippines Typhoon Appeal Gala

<p>Mr Wan is to host a gala night concert 'You'll Never Walk Alone' in aid of the Philippines Typhoon Appeal.</p> <p>by Newsdesk | 21st Feb 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4606216835.jpg" width="460" height="690" alt="Gok Wan" title="Gok Wan"/></p> <p></p><p>The How To Look Good Naked star, <a href="http://www.thegayuk.com/magazine/4574334751/tags/GokWan">Gok Wan</a> said:</p><p></p><p>'I'm absolutely thrilled to be hosting You'll Never Walk Alone, the West End's response to the recent disaster in the Philippines. The atmosphere is going to be electric, the cast are phenomenal and this event is going to be a fantastic way to reignite awareness of this beautiful country where so much has been completely devastated. The work the DEC are doing to provide much needed aid to the areas affected is vital, the reconstruction process is far from over and people of the Philippines still need our help.'</p><p></p><p>On 7 November 2013 Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most intense tropical storms ever to make landfall anywhere in the world, struck the Philippines. Millions were affected by torrential rain, winds of over 140mph and flooding of up to 15 feet, devastating coastal areas. Over 14 million people have had their lives torn apart, with approximately 590,000 homes completely destroyed and well over 4 million people forcibly displaced due to the destruction.</p><p></p><p></p><p>SIR CAMERON MACKINTOSH</p><p>Cameron Mackintosh said: “The Philippines have been a special part of my life ever since Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil and I first went there 25 years ago to cast the original production of Miss Saigon. As well as being an exceptionally talented nation, the people we have met are also warm, generous and good-hearted human beings who have become our friends the world over. The recent terrible natural disaster there has affected so many people and along with the international aid, I am only too happy to offer the use of the Queen’s Theatre for a fund raising performance led by stars of the Philippines and the West End to help gather as much money as possible for those in desperate need.”</p><p></p><p></p><p>LISTINGS</p><p> </p><p>SUNDAY 2 MARCH 2014, 7.30pm</p><p>QUEEN’S THEATRE</p><p>Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6BA</p><p>Tickets £65 (Premium Party Pass), £52.50, £42.50, £32.50 (NHS Discount £5 off)</p><p>Box Office +44 (0)844 482 5164 | <a href="http://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/">www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk</a></p><p>ON SALE NOW</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p>