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Post by alece10 on Jul 26, 2024 17:04:47 GMT
Coincides with her Drury Lane concert in the 12th August.
Would love to go but just know that I'd want to bring them all home, dogs not actors! Although might make an exception if Jac Yarrow is there again this year.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 10, 2024 15:46:47 GMT
Just spent a lovely morning at West End Woofs in Covent Garden. It was a perfect day weather wise and they didn't let hundreds of people in so it was quite comfortable. I got there quite early so had a good chance to meet all the doggies from the different charities before the actual show. I fell in love with a lovely little dog called Kipper who was a Romanian rescue dog. As I am seriously thinking of getting a dog when I retire later this year it gave me some good contacts especially as they were all smaller charities who probably don't get a lot of attention.
The world and its wife west end wise were there and it was quite surreal walking amongst them and not watching them so to speak.
The main "show" was presented by Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters. The downside was I was expecting this bit to be in the church so didn't rush to the church entrance and then realised they were going to do the whole thing outside so I was towards the back and although I could see the heads of everyone couldn't see the doggies as most were on the floor. (But I did get a good look earlier).
Started with Bernadette and Elaine singing Old Friends and gradually the rest of the actors joined them in the song and then the cast from each west end show came on to represent one of the charities and talk about each of the dogs.
We had pratically the whole of Les Mis there including Bonnie and Jac, Phantom, Hamilton (including Trevor Dion Nicholas), Sister Act (including Lesley Joseph and Lizzie B), Hello Dolly, Kiss Me Kate (including Charlie Stemp and Stephanie J Block) a couple of Downton Abbey cast and 4 American actresses over for a play at Hammersmith I think. I don't remember their names but one was in The Marvelous Mrs Maizel.
Biggins also popped up and was his usual smutty self talking about EP;s pussy - he never fails to entertain.
For most of the show I was standing next to Stephanie J Block, her husband and daughter and had no idea who she was until she appeared next to Charlie Stemp.
I did get to say hello to Jac Yarrow who was with his mum and dad to tell him how good he was in Les Mis last night and his parents looked so proud when I was talking to him.
At the end they were selling signed West End Woof posters so managed to get one. I have no idea who has signed it as its always impossible to read signatures but I can definately recognise Bernadette's, the rest is anyone's guess but its lovely to have and added to the charities coffers.
Worn out from all the standing but it really was a lovely day and I will hopefully soon have a little rescue doggie.
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Post by SilverFox on Aug 10, 2024 15:58:59 GMT
Don't think our two house-cats (both rescues) would welcome a mutt or another moggie somehow. They kinda think that they own the place (and us). Good cause though, especially now when so many shelters are overwhelmed.
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Post by longinthetooth on Aug 10, 2024 17:53:00 GMT
How does this work exactly? Were the dogs up for rehoming actually there? As a dog lover, I'm a bit concerned that anyone would go up to a pooch and say, ooh, he's nice, I'll have this one. I always assumed that matching up a rescue dog with a potential owner took a lot of care and research.
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Post by wefox on Aug 10, 2024 18:01:18 GMT
How does this work exactly? Were the dogs up for rehoming actually there? As a dog lover, I'm a bit concerned that anyone would go up to a pooch and say, ooh, he's nice, I'll have this one. I always assumed that matching up a rescue dog with a potential owner took a lot of care and research. Pretty sure that no dog was just given away at the event. But people interested must have given their contacts for further talks. Besides matching the right dog to the right family, most do also a house visit to check suitability and security of the space before giving a pet away |
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Post by Talisman on Aug 10, 2024 18:06:28 GMT
Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige and doggies, doesn't get any better than that. I know this is a big thing on Broadway and Bernadette is one of its founders. She has spoken before about doing this in the UK with EP. It's going to be carnage on the day for sure. http://instagram.com/p/CzGriQLOm9Z It's going to be carnage on the day for sure. I really am no dog lover but I trust not. |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 10, 2024 18:34:36 GMT
How does this work exactly? Were the dogs up for rehoming actually there? As a dog lover, I'm a bit concerned that anyone would go up to a pooch and say, ooh, he's nice, I'll have this one. I always assumed that matching up a rescue dog with a potential owner took a lot of care and research. Yes the dogs were there and the west end actors told us about each one. And no you couldn't just take one with you. You speak to the people from each rescue centre and then they do lots of checks, home visits, video calls etc. You also have to make a donation. I got some details from a few sites and then I will contact them ready. |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 10, 2024 18:36:09 GMT
Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige and doggies, doesn't get any better than that. I know this is a big thing on Broadway and Bernadette is one of its founders. She has spoken before about doing this in the UK with EP. It's going to be carnage on the day for sure. http://instagram.com/p/CzGriQLOm9Z It's going to be carnage on the day for sure. I really am no dog lover but I trust not. Far from it. Very civilised and the dogs (and a couple of kittens) were very well behaved and loved all the attention. |
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Post by SilverFox on Aug 10, 2024 18:51:18 GMT
From a reputable rescue centre, it is a substantial donation, and lots of checks.
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 10, 2024 19:06:33 GMT
Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige and doggies, doesn't get any better than that. I know this is a big thing on Broadway and Bernadette is one of its founders. She has spoken before about doing this in the UK with EP. It's going to be carnage on the day for sure. http://instagram.com/p/CzGriQLOm9Z It's going to be carnage on the day for sure. I really am no dog lover but I trust not. It's the same poster from last year |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 10, 2024 19:28:39 GMT
It's going to be carnage on the day for sure. I really am no dog lover but I trust not. It's the same poster from last year No that's last years poster, I think someone quoted a comment I made last year. This year's poster is completely different with a double decker bus outside Les Mis. I don't know how to add a photo unfortunately. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 10, 2024 19:42:44 GMT
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Post by justsaying113 on Aug 11, 2024 11:24:46 GMT
How does this work exactly? Were the dogs up for rehoming actually there? As a dog lover, I'm a bit concerned that anyone would go up to a pooch and say, ooh, he's nice, I'll have this one. I always assumed that matching up a rescue dog with a potential owner took a lot of care and research. There is a robust clearance and due-diligence process overseen by all the animal rehoming charities present to ensure (as far as they can) that every dog is going to a responsible and loving home. It's a great event - and well done to Elaine and Bernadette for making it happen. |
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 11, 2024 18:39:37 GMT
This will become an annual event and I predict, as long as she can, we'll be seeing Ms Peters in London this time, every year.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 15, 2024 14:52:22 GMT
I was just looking at the website for one of the charities who were there last week and so many of the dogs who were introduced there are showing as being adopted. Just shows you the power of a cute west end actor!
Seriously I'm thrilled for them and hope the other charities were equally as successful.
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