A night of top flight entertainment is set to be a major fundraiser for two children’s charities.

Among the names on the bill of the charity gala are Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates, Chas Hodges of Chas and Dave fame, leading comedian Bobby Davro, Britain’s Got Talent finalists Stavros Flatley, hip hop dancers Twist and Pulse and the versatile impressionist Paul Burling.

There’s also music from cutting edge R&B artist Lenny Zatatek and dancing from Len Goodman’s dance group, Juicy.

The star-studded line-up appears at Dartford’s Orchard Theatre, on Sunday, March 22, at 7.30pm.

Proceeds from the show, which organisers hope will become an annual event, will help support the Demezla Hospice Care for Children and Ifield School for children with profound learning difficulties.

Pre-show dining is also available at the theatre.

Tickets cost from £25 although a £1.50 online book fee applies. Call 01322 220000 or visit www.orchardtheatre.co.uk.