The Funk N Something group will perform their ‘Disco Burlesque’ variety show at Ruby Lounge on Washington Street on the 22^nd February at 9pm. The entry fee for the evening is €5 with all proceeds going to the Cork University Hospital (CUH) Charity Children’s Appeal. The CUH Charity is currently raising €1.5m to refurbish the existing Children’s Unit at the Cork hospital. The exciting and glamorous performance will feature burlesque dancers such as Fabula Di Beaumarchais, Kitty Cartier and Miss Emerald. Tickets for the ‘Disco Burlesque’ can be purchased in advance from the CUH Charity, on 021 4234529 or [email protected] or on the door on the night.

There will be special appearances on the night by Diane O’ Sullivan, Giles Reid, Julie Daly, Cork Magician Gerard Kearney and the students of STUDIO D. Mr Ruby Lounge, Gary Cantwell and Mr Gay Cork, Chris O Reilly will also be present, with music on the night being provided by the well known DJ Kev.

Joe Browne, Fundraising Manager of the CUH Charity said “We are delighted that Funk N Something have chosen to perform in aid of the Children’s Appeal, all donations we receive are welcomed with open arms and we are always encouraging people to suggest ideas and events as we really want to reach new fundraising heights for the Children’s Unit this year”

The CUH Charity was established to improve equipment and facilities at the CUH for those who attend the hospital from all over Munster. Each year, 7,500 children, from 2 days old to 16 years of age are admitted to the Children’s Unit at CUH, 5,000 attend the Children’s Day Unit and 10,000 are seen in the out-patient department – making it one of busiest Children’s Units in the country.