NEWS
8 December 2020 – London
7/7 TERROR SURVIVOR DAN BIDDLE JOINS BRITISH KIDS
IN A ZOOM XMAS PARTY SHOW TO SUPPORT KIDS IN CHRISTMAS CRISIS
Proudly supported by Gem Of A Gift Wales
Millions of kids this Christmas remain at extreme risk due to terrorism, modern day slavery, life as war refugees, adult addiction in UK and abroad. In April 2013, 1,136 factory garment workers, many women, some of whom were young were killed when the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in Bangladesh.
To help remember the lives lost and the suffering of kids during Christmas, a new pioneering theatre show will be piloted. On Saturday 19 December, at 7pm GMT via zoom show, British kids are taking control to help protect our planet and people – especially kids in crisis. As they, with the help of Hate to Love Collective host Lovedesh POPP*Fest (Protect Our Planet Festival) #KidsForXmasKids Show party. Tickets are £11.36 – to honour those who died in the Rana Plaza factory collapse.
A fun, online, Covid Free not-for-profit Xmas party by British kids for kids in need in UK & Asia and Africa. Sponsored and supported by Lovedesh – British ethical luxury brand run by Yasmin Choudhury and Amber Choudhury-Kaye, a British mother and daughter design duo from London.
The event is family friendly, with prizes to be won. Ideal for family & friends or anyone on their own.
British kids performing in the show include sisters Eva Furey (age 12), Isla Furey (age 10). As well as 9 year old Michael Marshall a pupil at Foxborough Primary School in Slough. Together they will make their online screen debut in a performance reading called “The Xmas Hat”, a new original short play by Lovedesh CEO Yasmin Choudhury. None of them have ever performed before. To explore the concept of jobless parents, power dynamics and bullying as perceived by kids.
Young British musician Valentin Flint-Hartle (aged 10) from South West England, will play a live musical instrument.
The kids will also sing carols and the evening will culminate with the guest speakers and adults hosting a quiz. Attendees are invited to turn up in fancy dress or panto costume.
Ticket are priced £11.36, to remember 1,136 victims of the Rana Plaza modern-day slavery victims. And proceeds will help fund Lovedesh projects to POPP (Protect Our Planet + People) as well as raise donations for kids in crisis. All performances by child talent volunteers are being supported by Hate2Love Collective and its committee of experts, a new British theatre collective supporting adult and child arts & creative talent under hardship. And from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Key speaker is Dan Biddle. Survivor of the horrific 7/7 terror attacks in London, who lost both his legs in the bombing – one of the worst ever acts of terrorism on UK soil, will be giving a reading. As well as Ivan Humble former far right, now peace activist.
Together, they and Lovedesh with the help of this cohort of British kids plan to bring some festive cheer while also reminding audiences of the work being done founder Yasmin’s not-for-profit projects and help being planned for children and adult victims in UK, Asia & Africa.
One such child is Jannat, who features in Lovedesh’s #SaveJannat campaign. Aged 6, a twin girl in need of urgent medical attention. Whose parents are victims of Rana Plaza and whose aunt died in the factory collapse, when she was 16. As well as kids who survived terror attacks as well as those whose parents are drug or drink addicts.
Dan Biddle commenting said “Christmas is a time for healing and peace. As a survivor, I spend my life battling pain and think often of the kids who are also victims. And am so happy to join in to help these amazing British kids to help kids in need.”
Ivan Humble added “Hatred is something we must all combat and at Christmas we are reminded of its message of peace and love – it is an incredible honour to join innocent children to bring some cheer and joy to Brits as well as trying to help kids in crisis”
Yasmin Choudhury, CEO of Lovedesh and founder of Hate2Love Collective, comments: “Millions of kids are in crisis due to the actions of adults – be it abuse, war, modern day slavery as well as addiction. As a mother myself, for years I have dreamed of an event that can be hosted by children for children. Ta-dah – Lovedesh POPP*Fest is it. An event I created to be led by kids for kids. We expect many tech issues as this show was developed by volunteers. And so proud of the kids for stepping up to help others in need. We hope to bring it to a wider national and global acclaim in Easter 2021 and Christmas 2021 – so watch this space”
Isla, & Eva & Michael Marshall explained: “It is so important to help other kids not just in our country but everywhere around the world. It is so sad they cannot enjoy Christmas and we wanted to find a way to let them know we think of them. As well as bringing some fun and joy to audiences who won’t mind us kids running the show – ha ha!”
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Notes To Editors
Tickets to Lovedesh POPP*Fest (Protect Our Planet Festival) #KidsForXmasKids Show party. by Hate2LoveCollective are £11.36 each and can be booked at the website.
Hate2Love Collective is the brain child of Yasmin. And supported and sponsored by Lovedesh, a British company on a mission to POPP (Protect Our Planet & People).
This is a Zoom show by children with no formal professional training – please be kind. And as there may be tech issues as all this is volunteer run.
We also reserve the right to change the show and its guests due to Covid.
T&Cs apply / Children’s Attendance Under Parental / Responsible Adult Supervision Only
Membership of the Collective is free and open to anyone over the age of 18.
