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Photos: First look at Donmar Warehouse's Looking A Lot Like Christmas concert

The show stars Imelda Staunton, Sharon Rose, Giles Terera, Minnie Driver, Rosalie Craig and more

Imelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton
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First look images have been unveiled for the Donmar Warehouse's streamed festive concert.

Sharon Rose
Sharon Rose
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The hour-long concert will include musical numbers, sketches and poetry, all directed by Simon Evans (Staged) with musical direction by Nigel Lilley (Piaf) and design by Grace Smart (One Night in Miami).

Susan Wokoma
Susan Wokoma
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Appearing in the concert will be the likes of Imelda Staunton (Gypsy), Jim Carter (Guys and Dolls), Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting), Giles Terera (Hamilton), Susan Wokoma (Teenage Dick), Rosalie Craig (Company) and Sharon Rose (Hamilton). The concert will be captioned, and an audio introduction will be available in partnership with Vocaleyes.

Giles Terera
Giles Terera
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Rosalie Craig
Rosalie Craig
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It will premiere online for free (though donations are heavily advised) on the Donmar's YouTube channel on Wednesday 16 December. 15 per cent of donations will be given to Connection at St Martin's, which has helped support thousands of homeless people during the pandemic.

Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver
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Jordan Douglas
Jordan Douglas
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Jim Carter
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