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Jonathan Larson's RENT will be performed it its original format for the first time since it closed in London many years ago. A special one night only gala performance will be taking place at London's Garrick Theatre on Sunday 10th May 2009, featuring the best of the West End and donating vital funds to charity TheatreMAD.

The cast for the evening has already been announced and is as follows...

Mark : Tim Driesen (Never Forget/Bat Boy)
Roger : Jonathan Williams (Les Miserables)
Joanne : Jodie Jacobs (The Wedding Singer/Footloose)
Collins : Leon Lopez (Rent Remixed/Wig Out!)
Benny : Matthew Henry (Saturday Night Fever/Hair)
Angel : Nick Hayes (The Wedding Singer/Saturday Night Fever)
Maureen : Kelly Ann Gower (We Will Rock You/Les Miserables)

Featured Ensemble : Matthew Barrow, Gareth Chart, Jonathan Eio, Portia Emare, Laura Mansell, Alex Mcnamara, Rebecca Wicking.

All profits will be donated to TheatreMAD.
"Formed by original founders and volunteers of West End Cares and Theatrecares, TheatreMAD is the theatre industry's new independent charity established to support those people facing hardship as a result of HIV, AIDS or other long-term conditions. TheatreMAD is a registered charity no. 1124014."

With book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Musical Direction by Chris Whitehead and direction by Thomas Southerland, this performance of RENT is one that is sure to be in the diary of any theatre fan. Tickets are from £17.50 - £40 (+booking fees) and available at www.nimaxtheatres.com/rent or by calling 0844 579 1974 (24hours). Book now as they are selling fast!

**BEST AVAILABILITY** www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.seetickets.com Over half of the tickets sold in the first three weeks!

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