Charity gig in memory of theatre star
Mock stars to raise funds
A KYLIE Minogue tribute act is organising a gig in Hinckley with Elton John and Cheryl Cole personas to raise money for charity in memory of her motherin-law.
Terry Bevington, a popular actress who starred in scores of shows at Concordia Theatre, died aged 64 at her home in Burbage on October 22 2014.
The retired primary school teacher had battled multiple sclerosis for 14 years, but was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer two weeks before her death.
Her daughter-in-law, Joanne Bevington, 45, is organising a music event to raise money for the MS Society and Breast Cancer Care in memory of Terry.
Hinckley mum-of-one Joanne, whose stage name is Joanne Steel, said: “I have been doing a Kylie tribute for more than 14 years now and my mumin-law was diagnosed with breast cancer around the same time as Kylie was.
“Unfortunately Terry died two weeks after being diagnosed and I’ve been determined to raise money for breast cancer research ever since.
“I’ve done a few charity events over the years and I thought it would be a good idea to include MS this time too.”
The event is taking place at the Leicester Road stadium on November 25 at 7.30pm.
Charlotte Davis will be playing Cheryl Cole - or Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - and Andy Cosby will be Elton John.
Tickets cost £8 for adults and £2 for children if prebooked or £2 extra if purchased on the door. Parking is free and tickets include a raffle and late- night disco.
To book or for more information call Joanne on 07974 820737 or email joanne_steel@hotmail.com
Terry Bevington first appeared on the Concordia stage in the official opening show, The Seven Ages Of Man, in 1973.
She met her husband Alan at the theatre and inspired other family members, including her grandaughter Olivia, to brave the big stage.
Terry’s final role was Miss Havisham in Great Expectations, which she played in a wheelchair.
She also worked as a primary school teacher at Richmond Primary School, Barwell Junior School and Burbage Junior School.