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TV comic Duncan Norvelle stages show for the Stroke Association
Popular comedian and impressionist Duncan Norvelle will return to the stage in Nottingham on Friday 31 July, for the first time since his life-changing stroke in April 2012.
Duncan,who lived in Nottinghamshire throughout the 70's and 80's,will launch a charity tour supporting the Stroke Association featuring his new show about the stroke which changed his career,A Stroke of Luck!. The show, at the Polish Eagle Club on Sherwood Rise, will be supported by Nottingham's pop group Paper Lace.
Duncan rose to fame on the ITV variety show Saturday Royal in the early 1980's. His unique style of comedy brought him into the hearts of millions of viewers. Funds raised through the show will enable the Stroke Association to continue supporting stroke survivors and their families,as they come to terms with a life after stroke.
Duncan said: "I'm just so lucky to be able to return to what I do best- making people laugh.I’d love to see the people of Nottingham come and support the show, so in turn we can help the Stroke Association support stroke survivors and their families across the region."
Alexa Wigfield, Regional Fundraiser from the Stroke Association, said: “With around 152,000 strokes a year in the UK– that’s around one every three and a half minutes -it is vital that we have people who can raise funds for people affected by stroke. We’re extremely grateful to Duncan for donating the proceeds to the Stroke Association. The funds raised will help ensure we can continue to support stroke survivors and their families across the East Midlands,and together we can conquer stroke.”
Duncan Norvelle A Stroke Of Luck! supported by Paper Lace will be at The Polish Eagle Club, 2 Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, NG7 6JN on Friday 31 July. Tickets cost £10 on the door. Doors open at 7.30pm with the bar available until 12.30am.
For more information contact 0115 962 4859 or contact Alexa Wigfield at the Stroke Association on 0115 871 2469 or alexa.wigfield@stroke.org.uk
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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.
Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk
