Shrewsbury panto star Brad Fitt comes to aid of Shropshire Gift Appeal – oh, yes he does
A star of Theatre Severn's pantomime took time out to lend his backing to Shropshire's Christmas Gift appeal.
And bosses at the Shrewsbury theatre have kindly donated tickets so that three lucky youngsters will see the show.
Brad Fitt, who plays Buttons in the theatre's production of Cinderella, said he was delighted to back the appeal which is being run by the Shropshire Star and our friends at Storage King.
New gifts for both the young and the elderly can be dropped off at collection points at the Shropshire Star head office at Ketley Business Park, Waterloo Road, Telford, or at Storage King in Archers Way, Battlefield Enterprise Park Storage. Both locations have ample parking.
There are further collection points at the Shropshire Star office in Bellstone, Shrewsbury, and at the Southwater One building in Telford town centre.
The aim is to bring a little joy to the young and the elderly who might otherwise not have the best of times at Christmas.
We are calling on our big-hearted band of readers to donate toys and games for sick and underprivileged children, and small gifts for the elderly.
Mr Fitt, who appears at Shrewsbury each year, said: "I'm delighted to support the appeal.
"We're in Cinderella this year at Theatre Severn and it's a magical show. It would be nice to think that people can share some of the magic of Christmas with kids in need by making donations.
"And it's also great that the elderly aren't being forgotten. There are plenty of people who spend Christmas alone and hopefully this appeal will spread a little light into their lives." Theatre Severn marketing manager Craig Reeves also gave his backing to the campaign by donating three pairs of tickets for the show.
"It will mean that three children will be able to go along with a parent," he said.
"The tickets are for the last day before most schools go back, so it will be a nice way to end the holidays."
Cinderella, which opened at the theatre this week, also stars BBC Radio Shropshire's Eric Smith as Baron-Hard-Up, alongside the formidable Ugly Sisters Ian Smith and Matt Daines. Completing the talented cast are Phil Butler as Dandini, Joanne Heywood as Fairy Godmother, Victoria McCabe in the title role, and Ryan Bennett as Prince Charming. The show runs until January 8.
