Loughborough Theatre group has raised thousands for Rainbows Children's Hospice

"We rely on groups such as The Festival Players to enable us to provide our vital services to so many families who need us.”

The Festival Players, have received a standing ovation from Rainbows after raising more than £16,000 for the Children's Hospice.

Since 2017 the theatre group have been raising money for the hospice through bucket collections, social events and donations made following the shows.

Members have also taken part in their own fundraising by taking part in the Derby Abseil and the Great North Run.

Gary Farnfield, Rainbows Community Fundraiser, said: “The Festival Players certainly deserve an encore for all of their incredible fundraising. We can’t thank them, and the people who watch the shows, enough for their support. We rely on groups such as The Festival Players to enable us to provide our vital services to so many families who need us.”

The upcoming show for the theatre group, will be The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Loughborough Town Hall in February 2024.

Nick Grainger, Artistic Director for The Festival Players, said: “Since 2017 everyone at The Festival Players has been delighted that we have been able to support Rainbows whenever we mount a production. It’s been a privilege to be able to support such a wonderful organisation whilst participating in the pastime that we love. May our association with Rainbows continue for many more years.”