Actor, writer and director Rupert Everett will make a rare appearance in conversation at an intimate charity evening in Wiltshire later this month. Rupert is a patron for Julia’s House children’s hospice and the event will support the charity’s care for local families of seriously ill children.

Guests will be greeted with welcome drinks at Messums Wiltshire, a gallery and arts centre at a restored 13^th Century tithe barn near Tisbury. A reception with the chance to view the contemporary Canadian Ceramics ‘No Boundaries’ exhibition will follow the main event.

The charity evening is kindly being sponsored by The Compleat Food Group, with all proceeds going to Rupert’s chosen charity. The three-time BAFTA award nominee has been a patron for Julia’s House since the charity launched an appeal to open Wiltshire’s only purpose-built children’s hospice in Devizes in 2017.

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Speaking about the charity, which provides a lifeline for the most seriously ill children and their families in Wiltshire and Dorset, Rupert said: “Julia’s House is incredibly important, particularly to families who are trying to survive as a family. Even if life is short it can still be full of enormous quality and meaning. I think that’s what Julia’s House can bring to a family.”

Rupert has starred in a number of high profile Hollywood films, including the 1984 drama Another Country, alongside Julia Roberts in My Best Friend’s Wedding, and in the dual role of Camilla and Carnaby Fritton in the 2007 St. Trinian’s remake. More recently the 62-year-old wrote, directed and starred in the Oscar Wilde biopic, The Happy Prince.

This year, the actor is bringing a new screenplay to life with the upcoming film, Lost and Found in Paris. Based on Rupert’s experiences in 1970s Paris, the film will star John Malkovich, Kristen Scott Thomas, Kit Clarke and Rupert himself in a supporting role.

An evening with Rupert Everett will take place at Messums Wiltshire on Saturday 23 April, from 6.30pm to 9pm. Tickets cost £50 per person, including drinks and canapes and a private view of the contemporary Canadian Ceramics ‘No Boundaries’ exhibition. Book online at www.messumswiltshire.com

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