The Voice in a Million Children’s Choir comes to the Dartford Orchard Theatre

Oct. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- The Orphan’s Christmas Wish is a musical adaptation of the story of an orphan boy and the ‘Christmas Orange’.

Directing the choir; and co-founder of Voice in a Million nationwide, is Jo Garofalo. Selected for the lead role, from hundreds that auditioned, is 11 year old Toby Turpin from Sheerness.

The Voice in a Million Choir was launched in 2009 by Jo and her husband, having adopted two children themselves, to create awareness of the many thousands of children in the care system that need loving families and homes. The choir productions all have an adoption theme and the lavish and spectacular productions give thousands of children the opportunity to help make a difference to thousands of less- fortunate children; and also to themselves.

The choir has grown from 35 members to over 20,000 in two years. Not only have they sold out arenas throughout the UK, including the O2 Arena, but have also released an album; and have appeared on stage with rock legends, Foreigner and Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson of YES. The show at the Dartford Orchard is part of a new addition to the choir’s repertoire, which is touring regional theatres; and bringing opportunities to hundreds of local schoolchildren to take part.

‘I fully support the Voice in a Million project’, Sir Elton John. ….’every child needs a loving family, its projects like this that can really make a difference’, Piers Morgan.

Creating awareness of the need for foster carers and adoptive parents; and the need for radical change in the UK adoption system is now a priority for Tim Loughton, Children’s Minister. In his speech at this year’s Party Conference David Cameron has promised a "new focus" on vulnerable children after statistics revealed just 60 babies were adopted last year.

The Orphans Christmas Wish, The Orchard Theatre Dartford, 7.30pm, Thursday 24th November.
Tickets are available from the Box Office; 01322 220000, or online at; www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

Notes to editors
1. Contact Ben Williams at Voice in a Million, 01784 438700 or email ben.williams@voiceinamillion.com.
2. Jo Garofalo; Toby Turpin and members of the choir are available for interview.
3. Photo Opportunities include local schools taking part during their rehearsals.
4. Full details on Voice in a Million can be found at www.voiceinamillion.com.
5. High Resolution Photos and artwork available.

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Voice in a Million is a commercial organisation enabling personal excellence through performance to children and young people. VIAM's mission is to promote awareness of the millions of orphaned or abandoned children worldwide, in need of a loving family.