Jackie Chambers, the director, used all her skills and expertise to direct some 150 cast members so that renditions of 'Here Come the Girls' 'I gotta Feeling' 'Don't Stop Believing' 'Pink Cadillac' 'Don't Stop Me Now' to name a few made audiences each night dance in their seats. There was a standing ovation each evening for the spine tingling acapella version of a 'Jackson Medley'

Everyone was mesmerised by Pepper Youth singing and dancing to songs like 'I love to Boogie' 'Umbrella' and Sk8ter Boi'

Andy Stevens, the manager for Susan Boyle, who attended one of the performances, was amazed by the quality of the show and humbled by the number of hours an event such as this would take to organise.

Comments received from the audience were "...we had an absolutely lovely evening" "...was really surprised to see the wealth of talent..." "...a fantastic show".... "Unbelievable" ...."Best night out I have had for years" "Brilliant, better than a West End Show"...... "Lighting and set design was spectacular"

"What a wonderful atmosphere in the marquee" "Great to dance to live music"

Representatives from all the local Town Councils visited the event and thoroughly enjoyed the professionalism of the event provided by volunteers.

The Pepper Foundation is very honoured that the charity has been nominated as the charity of the year by the Mayors of High Wycombe and Tring.

However the evening did not start nor end with the show. As audiences entered the grand marquee in the grounds of Berkhamsted School, they were met with a warm welcome and the sounds of a live band playing on the stage in the marquee.

As people walked past the well dressed stalls of the Pepper Shop, Tombola, Silent Auction and Raffle towards the extensive and well stocked bar, and the various food stalls in the Pepper Food Court, there was an air of anticipation of a great night of enjoyment and entertainment.

Local bands played in the marquee adjacent to the theatre, not only before the show but afterwards too.

Every night very professional, local musicians offered their set free of charge. Each night was different from Rock Chorus which was 60 strong singers, to 'The Tin Lins' the brothers duo, 'Tramp Etiquette', 'Shed in the Park Theatre Company' 'The Guv'nors', 'Bluescaster' a five piece electric blues band 'Richard Scruton' who plays blues and folk, 'Octave' an eight piece jazz.'Toad' double bass and electric guitar playing jazz and blues. 'Stanley Dee Tribute band also 'The Classics', 'The Groove and 'Mr Kite's Benefit Band' who are regular entertainers in the marquee for this Pepper event provided a fitting climax to the week's events.

The Family Day on Sunday 18th July was enjoyed by young and old as not only was the show a spellbound experience, but all enjoyed the after show entertainment provided by Paul Megram, a children's entertainer. To complete the event nearly 200 balloons were released into the Berkhamsted sky for the Pepper Balloon race.

The Pepper Foundation are very grateful to all our supporters, from household names such as Sony and George Michael and to all the local business who each year never fail to donate their time, expertise or items to help make the event such a success.

Thank you to all Pepper Supporters who continue to provide their support by attending this inspiring event.

We hope to raise in excess of £30,000 from the weeklong event for The Pepper Foundation to help in its care for children with life limiting illnesses and support for their families.

If you enjoyed the show and want to be a part of the event next year, whether to take part in the show or help behind the scenes, visit our web site www.peppershow.com for regular updates or www.pepper.org.uk for details of other events we put on in your area.

The photos on this web site have been kindly supplied by Paul H Lunnon and Lewis Fletcher.