Sparkling success of Rainbow Ball

HAVING sold 400 tickets by the end of July, The Rainbow Ball committee are celebrating once again.

The charity event being held at The Riviera Centre on December 1, World Aids Day, has secured sponsorship from local businesses.

The 2018 ball is raising funds for two causes - the nationwide Elton John Aids Foundation and the bay's own Rowcroft Hospice.

The Rainbow Ball, which began life in the 1990s, was successfully brought back into existence last year, raising more than £10,000. With a three-course dinner including cabaret from headline act La Voix, Trixi Tassels, local band Harbour and surprise acts, the organ- isers promise a night like no other.

Chairman Rob Elford said “Following the huge success of last year’s event we decided to hold the Ball again - and having sold out in only 6 weeks we were overwhelmed at the response.

“In addition, this year we have secured sponsorship from a number of local businesses covering all of Superintendent Registrar at Chelsea Registry Office. He has gathered a superb cast including some well known local faces Richard Bearne, John Pierce, Laura Rugg, Sarah Caplan and Sean Caunter among others.

This superb festive thriller will our entertainment costs.

“Soho Bar are our headline sponsor and will also be hosting our exclusive after party.”

“After Dinner tickets have now been released which include all the evening’s entertainment from 9pm at £25 per person.”

Details and online ticket sales are to be found at rainbowball.org.uk. keep you guessing to the very end.

The play runs from Wednesday, November 28,to Saturday, December 1, at 7.30pm at the Palace Theatre Paignton. Tickets available at the Theatre Box Office 01803 665800 and online at www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk