Public invited to join charity gala dinner celebrating hit BBC TV series ‘This Town’
Award-winning writer, creator and director Steven Knight is personally inviting the public to an exclusive black-tie dinner celebrating his hit BBC TV drama series This Town, to raise vital funds for a cause ‘close to his heart’.
Taking place on 28 February 2025 at the ICC Birmingham, the Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner will bring together fans of the show and supporters of the charity for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Steven Knight (pictured), a patron of Acorns Children’s Hospice, is supporting the event alongside Kudos (part of Banijay UK) - the production company which made the series. All funds raised from the evening will go directly towards Acorns vital care for seriously ill children and their families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire.
Mr Knight said: “The ‘This Town Gala Dinner’ will be the kind of evening that only our town can put on. It will be Birmingham and the West Midlands to its roots and all in the best possible cause.”
Martin Haines, managing director at Kudos, said: “Kudos are delighted to be supporting the ‘This Town Gala Dinner’ and for the opportunity to help such an important cause.”
The Acorns ‘This Town Gala Dinner’ is inspired by the hit series, which is set against the backdrop of the vibrant ska and two-tone music scenes and captures a pivotal moment in local history.
Guests can expect a journey through 1980s Birmingham, with entertainment and a fine dining experience – all while helping local families caring for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions get the care and support they desperately need.
Trevor Johnson, chief executive at Acorns Children’s Hospice, said: "We’re incredibly grateful to Steven Knight and Kudos for supporting our very first black-tie gala dinner.
“Thanks to their dedication, we’re setting the bar high with what promises to be a truly special evening bringing community and culture together to support vital children’s hospice care that touches the lives of so many families in our region.”
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and support for their families.
In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 750 children across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, and supported almost 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved.
This care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.
Acorns needs around £30,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with two thirds of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.
Tickets for the exclusive Acorns ‘This Town Gala Dinner’ are available now, starting at £165.
