Concert for troops

On song for troops

Mar 28 2003

South London Press

THE stars are coming out in Kennington on Sunday night to boost the morale of troops fighting in Iraq. Forces' sweetheart Claire Sweeney will top the bill at a concert at the Thai Pavilion East, Kennington Road.

It will be shown to more than 50,000 servicemen and women in the Gulf. Stars including Shane Ritchie and pop idol Hayley Evetts will be performing in front of an audience made up of top celebs including members of the cast of EastEnders and Coronation Street.

And across town, one south Londoner will be paying her own heartfelt tribute to the troops when she appears at the London Palladium. Former Royal Marine Michelle Cameron, from East Dulwich, is dedicating her performance at the famous theatre to her husband - who is on active service in the Gulf.

Michelle has not heard from husband Alasdair for more than three weeks. She said: "At first we got letters and calls but that all stopped when the war started. I'm trying not to watch too much news because it's a bit too close to home." She will dedicate her performance of All That Jazz to Alasdair and the rest of the men and women serving in the Gulf.

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