Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has confirmed that the national charity partner for their upcoming Australian tour of Annie will be the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, more commonly known as the RSPCA. The partnership will support the non-government organisation’s efforts to prevent cruelty to animals.
As part of this collaboration, Annie will provide performance tickets to the top five fundraisers in the Sydney and Melbourne Million Paws Walks. Additionally, bucket collections will be held after select weekend performances in both cities to raise funds for the charity, alongside other fundraising initiatives.
John Frost expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating:
I’m very pleased that Annie will be working with the RSPCA as our national charity partner. It’s an ideal synergy, and Sandy thinks it’s paw-fect too! Annie is a perennial favourite for the whole family to enjoy, so line up now to buy your tickets and support the RSPCA. Don’t wait until Tomorrow!
Christine Savanah, Corporate Philanthropy Specialist at RSPCA NSW, also highlighted the significance of the partnership:
RSPCA NSW is so grateful to be the recipient of Annie the Musical’s generosity and support. The storyline of Annie highlights the unconditional love, friendship, and loyalty that animal companions bring to our lives. Just like Annie’s dog, Sandy, RSPCA animals know all too well the power of second chances, and we are excited that audiences will get to experience first-hand how special the human-animal bond can be.
Meanwhile, Kate Kasby, Events and Community Fundraising Manager at RSPCA Victoria, added:
We are very excited for Annie the Musical to arrive in Melbourne, and we are delighted to be their official charity partner. Annie and Sandy’s story is a great reminder of why our pets are so important and how they make our lives better.
Citing a strong demand, additional performances have been added for Annie the Musical’s Melbourne season. Shows are now scheduled through to 31 August, with pre-sales opening today. General public ticket sales will begin on Friday, 20 February. Ticketing information is available via the musical’s official website.
