WESSEX Heartbeat began fundraising for the Wessex Cardiac Unit at Southampton Hospital in 1992, and has since raised £15.8 million to provide crucial improvements, cutting-edge equipment, clinical education and research.

Now its 25th Anniversary Variety Show will take place at the Mayflower Theatre on Sunday April 30 and joining the line-up will be Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel, who pay homage to Britain’s best loved comedy duo.

Also appearing will be West End favourite Ruthie Henshall and Jon Clegg from Britain’s Got Talent, plus local choir E Minor and classical singers The Five.

The Variety Show is sponsored by long-term Wessex Heartbeat supporter Carnival UK and will raise money for Wessex Heartbeat’s cardiac projects in 2017.

Tickets are now available from the Mayflower Box Office on: 02380 711811.