On October 26, 2024, the Dresden Schauspielhaus will once again open its doors for the 16th HOPE Gala. This charity event, which has been bringing artists and guests together for years, supports the HOPE Cape Town children's project in South Africa. With a varied show program and a large after-show party, the organizers around Viola Klein not only want to collect donations, but also raise awareness of the difficult living situation of many children in the townships around Cape Town.
Traditional acts and visual highlights
As every year, the 16th HOPE Gala will focus on promoting young talent. The 11-year-old Erika Tanase, known from "The Voice Kids", will perform the song "Rise like a Phoenix", which Conchita herself sang at the HOPE Gala in 2017. Another highlight will be the performance of the musical workshop "Oh-TÖNE" from Dresden, which will inspire both young and adult voices on stage.
The variety act "Mirror", in which four artists perform in futuristic costumes that are completely covered in mirrors, will provide a visual wow effect. These reflect the light in a fascinating way and transform the stage into a sparkling spectacle. In addition to music and singing, visual impressions are also offered that amaze the audience.
Hosting with double the female power
This year, the gala evening will be hosted by a well-rehearsed duo: Karen Heinrichs, known from SAT.1 Frühstücksfernsehen, and Andrea Ballschuh, who has been a member of the HOPE Gala Board of Trustees for many years. Heinrichs has already hosted the gala in the past, while Ballschuh has visited the HOPE Cape Town project on site several times and can therefore provide deep insights into the organization's work.
Together, the two presenters will guide the guests through the evening and not only present the extensive show program, but also accompany the fundraising campaign. The proceeds from the event will go directly to the work of HOPE Cape Town, which is committed to providing health care and education for children and young people in the townships around Cape Town.
