Parkinson’s UK have announced that Al Murray, The Pub Landlord will exchange the pub for the Royal Albert Hall to host Parkinson’s UK presents: Symfunny on June 4, where he will be raising a glass and funds for Parkinson’s UK.

The Pub Landlord said, “I am thrilled to be asked to be the host of such a worthwhile fundraiser for Parkinson’s UK. Music and comedy fit so well together and this is my chance to create the first ever Pub Prom.”

Parkinson’s UK presents: Symfunny is organised by conductor, composer and producer James Morgan and his partner, Juliette Pochin, and is the result of James’ shock young onset Parkinson’s diagnosis at the beginning of last year. Turning bad news into a positive, James, along with his partner, fellow composer, producer and soprano Juliette Pochin, wanted to use their musical connections to help raise money for and awareness of this progressive condition and joined forces with Parkinson’s UK.

Al Murray, The Pub Landlord will host the show along with other acts confirmed as Alfie Boe, Armstorng & Miller, Jane Horrocks, Jason Manford, Rebecca Ferguson, Rob Deering and Watson & Oliver who will take to the stage at this one-off special event. Jane Asher and Sarah Brightman will also join the evening, taking on unusual roles to conduct the orchestra.

The line-up for Parkinson’s UK presents: Symfunny is being booked by Morgan Pochin, Simon King of Covert Talent Management and Parkinson’s UK.

Tickets are priced from £17.80.