The Burma Campaign Benefit

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On 18 June 2000, Mr. Rickman performed at a benefit honoroing Aung San Suu Kyi. Many visitors to this page have requested information on this. Following is all the information I have on this benefit, with a link to the organization in the UK that sponsored the benefit. Please note that. Before you contribute money to any organization, you should research it to your satisfaction.

Friday, June 9, From the London Theatre Guild - On Line site:

Artists including Alan Rickman, Glenda Jackson and Richard Wilson, will perform at a special birthday celebration to be held at the Royal Court Theatre at 7pm on Sunday 18th June 2000. The occasion marks the 55th birthday of Burmese pro-democracy leader and Nobel prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. She will not be there as she remains under virtual house arrest in Burma. This 90 minute theatre show is to increase public awareness of the terrible situation in Burma. Other guests who have so far promised to appear onstage include: Maureen Lipman, David Hare, Prunella Scales, Timothy West, and many others. Tickets are £75 (Tel: 020 7565 5000) with all proceeds to go towards the work of 'The Burma Campaign UK', who campaign for a free and democratic Burma

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