North-east theatregoers donated a substantial sum to a children’s charity at a Christmas pantomime last year.
Audiences at Dick McWhittington raised more than £8,400 for The ARCHIE Foundation at Aberdeen Royal Children’s Hospital.
The Aberdeen Performing Arts and Qdos Entertainment production at His Majesty’s Theatre starred Elaine C Smith, Alan McHugh and Jordan Young.
APA chief executive Jane Spiers said: “Aberdeen Performing Arts is delighted to have played a part in raising more than £8,400 for The ARCHIE Foundation.
“This is a testament to the generosity of audiences in the north-east who come through our doors.
“The ARCHIE Foundation makes a huge difference to the lives of children and their families when they are sick, and we are thrilled to support such a great local charity in this way.”
The charity organisation’s chief executive, David Cunningham, added: “I bring my family to the pantomime every year. The family friendly atmosphere is second-to-none and the exceptional professionalism of the cast and wider crew is just wonderful.
“The cast visit the hospital each year too, which the children really love.
“Thank you to APA so much for everything you do for us. It is hugely appreciated and the money raised makes a very big difference to sick children in Aberdeen.”
