Graham Norton Will Host with Ramin Karimloo, Summer Strallen, Gina Beck, Ben Freeman, David Bedella and more at WEST END BARES 2016

TheatreMAD (Make A Difference Trust) today announced that following his triumphant appearance last year, Graham Norton will once again host this year's West End Bares: EXCALIBARE at the Novello Theatre on Sunday 25 September at 7.00pm and 9.30pm. He will be joined by West End star co-hosts, Ramin Karimloo (Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies), Gina Beck (Showboat, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera) and Ben Freeman (The Rocky Horror Show, Happy Days, Legally Blonde, Wicked). This year's show will feature performances by double Olivier award-winner David Bedella (Jerry Springer The Opera, In The Heights, The Rocky Horror Show) and West End leading lady Summer Strallen (Top Hat, The Sound of Music, Hollyoaks). The full company features over 100 of the hottest and most exciting performers from the West End and beyond, including cast members from Aladdin, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dreamgirls, Funny Girl, Kinky Boots, Mary Poppins, Motown and Wicked.

Bigger and barer than ever before, the hottest night out at the theatre, West End Bares: EXCALIBARE promises to be a Knight like no other, with the cast of EXCALIBARE bringing the medieval tales to life like you've never seen before!

West End Bares: EXCALIBARE will take to the stage for two shows at 7.00pm and 9.30pm at the Novello Theatre. Tickets are on sale now priced £10 to £100*. They are available from www.madtrust.org.uk. www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk ,www.seetickets.com or by calling 0844 482 5172. Exclusive VIP packages are available through DMT Hospitality (020 7766 2112) and feature featuring private rooms at the theatre, complimentary champagne and access to the exclusive post show party. You can also book tickets in person at the Novello Theatre Box Office.*Booking fees apply

West End Bares: EXCALIBARE is produced by The Make A Difference Trust, a UK based charity with a vision of a world free from HIV and AIDS. Building on the legacy of 25 years of fundraising by the Theatre industry, they continue to make the vision a reality having distributed over £1.6 million in grants to support individuals experiencing hardship across the UK as well as over £1million to support projects with their UK and international partners.

Now in its seventh year, this annual event - based on the original concept Broadway Bares by legendary Broadway and West End director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell- combines the naughtiness of burlesque along with the razzle dazzle of the West End featuring a variety of performers currently appearing in West End and touring productions.

Please note: All artists appear subject to availability.

West End Bares are proud to be partnering with 100 Wardour Street for this year's EXCLUSIVE After Party. Tickets available when you buy a ticket for the show via Delfont Mackintosh. 100 Wardour St is split between a laid-back Bar & Lounge and chic Restaurant & Club, offering great food from 11am right through until 2am with classic and contemporary cocktails. As befits the venues history as the site of London's iconic Marquee Club where artists like David Bowie and The Rolling Stones performed, there are DJ's and live music five nights a week.