David's our Gest in city; Star turnout in support of Variety Club.Byline: Rob Pattinson FEW celebrities could hope to match the glamour of David Gest  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . . Famed for his friendship with Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson and marriage to Liza Minnelli, last night the stage producer brought a taste of showbusiness to Newcastle. At an event staged to pull in funds for the Northern branch of the Variety Club, guests were treated to sneak preview sneak preview n. A single public showing of a movie before its general release. Noun 1. sneak preview - a preview to test audience reactions of Gest's musical My Life! A Musical Concert Extravaganza, which opens to audiences tonight at The Journal Tyne Theatre tonight. The gala, held in a function room at the Vermont Hotel, was the centre-piece of an evening, which earlier saw the red carpet rolled out to greet ticket-holders. Guests were treated to fine dining in Dining in is a formal military function for members of a company or other unit. The practice is thought to have begun in 16th Century England, in the monasteries and early universities. a marquee erected in the courtyard of quayside quay·side n. The area adjacent to a quay or wharf or a system of quays, especially in a port city. quayside quay n → Kai m bar Martha's, before their host David compred a silent auction of his own pop and rock memorabilia. Lots included Michael Jackson dolls, and signed posters of stars ranging from Cher to the Four Tops. Sporting a stark red-topped haircut the star was unmistakable as he made his way on to the stage and took charge of the evening's proceedings. Accompanied by an entourage sporting nun's outfits he mingled in the crowd of hundreds of merry-makers, packed into the Dean Street Venue for a good cause. Tickets for the event sold-out at pounds 50-a-head. Organisers believed the evening could have pulled in more than pounds 50,000. Bob Gladwin, chairman of the Variety Club Northern region said: "We raise money to help improve the quality of life of disabled and disadvantaged children in the region and we're being helped by David Gest tonight. "He provided the cabaret, he also provided auction items, and he also auctioned all the memorabilia, including Michael Jackson items and various other items he was able to bring. "With all the money we raise we can buy Sunshine coaches, wheelchairs, aids for disabled children and generally improve the quality of childrens lives where we can. "We're extremely grateful to the support David has shown us and we wish him all the best with his live shows. I'm sure they will be fantastic." As well as promoting, David, 56, is set to appear on stage alongside a host of his favourite acts. The line-up includes The Temptations, Russell Thompkins, JR & The New Stylistics. CAPTION(S): GOING, GOING, GONE David comperes an auction of pop and rock memorabilia. |
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