On Thursday 15th May, TheatreMAD (Theatre Making A Difference) presents this year's edition of West End Eurovision which features last year's UK representatives in the contest as special guests. The money raised will go to HIV, AIDS and other critical illnesses' victims.

West End Eurovision 2008 features performances of Eurovision evergreens by companies including Avenue Q, Buddy, Disney's The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia!, Grease and Wicked. One act will be the night's winner and this will be decided by the audience through sms voting from the hall in this "biggest, campest, glitziest party in Theatreland."

The show will take place on Thursday 15th May 2008 , at 11.30pm, at the Piccadilly Theatre ,Denman Street, London. Tickets cost £25 – £15, £40 for Premium Tickets which include pre-show champagne. The money raised for TheatreMAD is directed to those living with HIV, AIDS and other critical illnesses who are most in need.

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