Cause Celeb – A Night With The Stars

Arts & Entertainment Scene

Jasmine Simmons
August 3, 2023

By JASMINE SIMMONS

Actors Benevolent Fund (ABF) has announced the return of its entertaining fund raising event, “Cause Celeb – a night with the stars”. After a three year break, ABF will be back with its popular indoor picnic and cabaret in a night of fabulous song and laughter.

The night has been thoughtfully curated by director Beth Daly and musical director Michael Tyack to celebrate a range of arts professionals and performers. The event filled with industry talent will feature the entertaining MC’s, Jonathan Briggs and Mandy Bishop, who are set to host an amazing Australian line-up including Paul Capsis, Michael Cormick, Helen Dallimore, Katrina Retallick, and many more.

The ABF was founded in 1944 with the purpose of assisting the acting profession during the devastation of World War II. Since its establishment, the ABF has continued to support professional actors and members of the performing arts community in times of need.

Actor’s Benevolent Fund celeb fundraiser. Image from Facebook page

The arts and entertainment industry has been negatively impacted by the pandemic in recent years, resulting in the closure of theatres and a hold for film and television production. During this devastating period, the ABF gifted the industry one million dollars to support a range of creative talents including actors, dancers, and theatre technicians.

The ABF aims to continue its support for performing artists during the current cost of living and rental crisis. All proceeds made from the Cause Celeb event will go towards ongoing support for the industry.

The spectacular event featuring many talents will be held at the rehearsal room of Opera Australia in Surry Hills. The doors will open at 5:30pm on the night with the show commencing at 6.30pm. Be sure to pack a picnic and bring a group of friends along for a night to remember.