Cover photo: Philip Vile; Inside cover photo: Alexander Newton Lot 1. Four VIP Paddock Club Passes to a 2014 Formula One Grand Prix of your choice A very special opportunity to gain exclusive VIP access, as a guest of the Formula One Group, to one of the following F1 Grand Prix races: Silverstone (Sun 6 July); Hockenheim (Sun 20 July); Budapest (Sun 27 July); Spa (Sun 24 Aug); Monza (Sun 7 Sept) or Abu Dhabi (Sun 23 Nov). These VIP passes will give you and your three guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience including VIP hospitality and parking, an open bar with champagne and liquors, and a four-course gourmet dining experience with fine wines. You will also enjoy a pit-lane walk, and watch the race from a prime viewing position. Minimum bid: £5,000. Kindly donated by Nick Clarry on behalf of the Formula One Group. No expenses, accommodation or travel included. Subject to availability. The Old Vic Lunch Silent Auction Lots PHOTO: NATURSPORTS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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Cover photo: Philip Vile; Inside cover photo: Alexander Newton
Lot 1. Four VIP Paddock Club Passes to a 2014 Formula One Grand Prix of your choiceA very special opportunity to gain exclusive VIP access, as a guest of the Formula One Group, to one of the following F1 Grand Prix races: Silverstone (Sun 6 July); Hockenheim (Sun 20 July); Budapest (Sun 27 July); Spa (Sun 24 Aug); Monza (Sun 7 Sept) or Abu Dhabi (Sun 23 Nov). These VIP passes will give you and your three guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience including VIP hospitality and parking, an open bar with champagne and liquors, and a four-course gourmet dining experience with fine wines. You will also enjoy a pit-lane walk, and watch the race from a prime viewing position. Minimum bid: £5,000. Kindly donated by Nick Clarry on behalf of the Formula One Group. No expenses, accommodation or travel included. Subject to availability.
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Lot 3. A four-night stay at the beautiful One&Only Reethi Rah 5-star resort in The Maldives for twoSupreme and private luxury amid nature’s tropical magic, One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives resort is a jewel among a string of coral atolls, lagoons, and white sands. One&Only Reethi Rah offers 130 private resort villas well separated along the shore, either on the beach secluded by lush tropical greenery, or set above the clear, protected waters of the lagoon. This luxury package is for a four-night stay, including breakfast for two. Minimum bid: £2,000. Kindly donated by Kerzner International. No expenses, transfers or travel included. Reservations may not be made for Easter or festive periods or any blackout periods as defined by One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah at its sole discretion. Subject to availability. Valid until 28 February 2015.
Lot 2. Two VIP tickets to the Last Night Gala of Clarence Darrow An invitation for two guests to celebrate the final performance of Clarence Darrow at the Last Night Gala on Sunday 15 June 2014 at 7pm. This prize includes a VIP pre-show champagne and canapé reception at Baltic Bar and Restaurant, best seats in the house, and a post-show reception with Kevin Spacey and Old Vic actors past and present at Annabel’s. Thea Sharrock directs Kevin Spacey in Rintels’ compelling one man tour-de-force in which the larger than life Darrow with his legendary wit relives some of his pivotal experiences. Don’t miss the sell-out theatre event of the year. Minimum bid: £1,000. Valid for Sun 15 June 2014, 7pm performance only. Transport and accommodation not included.
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Lot 4. Two VIP tickets for the opening night of The Crucible at The Old Vic and after-show partyAn invitation for two guests to attend the exclusive opening night of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, starring Richard Armitage, directed by Yaёl Farber, in Summer 2014. The prize includes a VIP pre-show drinks reception, best seats to the performance and a post-show party with the cast and company. Minimum bid: £1,000. Opening night will be either Thu 3 or Wed 9 July 2014.
Lot 5. Two VIP tickets for the opening night of Electra at The Old Vic and after-show partyAn invitation for two guests to attend the exclusive opening night of Sophocles’ tragedy Electra, starring Kristin Scott Thomas, directed by Ian Rickson on Wednesday 1 Oct 2014. The prize includes a VIP pre-show drinks reception, best seats to the performance and a post-show party with the cast and company. Minimum bid: £1,000. Valid for Wed 1 Oct 2014 only.
Lot 6. Wimbledon Debenture tickets, champagne reception and lunch at Cannizaro House Hotel for six Six Debenture tickets to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Tuesday 24 June 2014. Before the Centre Court action begins, you and your five guests will enjoy a champagne reception and lunch in The Orangerie at the stunning Cannizaro House Hotel on Wimbledon Common. You will then continue your experience at the Centre Court to witness this year’s top seeds in action. Minimum bid: £2,500. Kindly donated by Sterling Insurance Group. Valid for Tue 24 June 2014 only. Transport and accommodation not included.
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Lot 7. A five-night stay at the luxurious 5-star LUX* Belle Mare for twoProudly situated in the quaint seaside village of Belle Mare on the east coast of Mauritius, against a vivid backdrop of the Indian Ocean, the vibrant beach hotel of LUX* Belle Mare welcomes you. Enjoy the view of pristine white beaches and a sparkling lagoon from your traditionally thatched villa or suite at this exceptional hotel. This luxury package is for a five-night stay in a junior suite for two, on a half-board basis. Minimum bid: £2,000. Kindly donated by LUX* Resorts. No expenses, transfers or travel included. Subject to availability. School holidays and peak periods are excluded. Valid until 7 May 2015.
Lot 8. Host your own private screening at the Bulgari Hotel Cinema A unique opportunity to gain exclusive use of the Bulgari Cinema and Cinema Lounge, which seats up to 47. You will be able to choose from a full range of feature films and documentaries provided by the hotel. Alternatively, you can also take the opportunity to screen your own material – film, slide shows or presentations. You and your guests will also be treated to a selection of popcorn and confectionary, soft drinks and beer whilst enjoying the screening. Minimum bid: £1,000. Kindly donated by Mr Hani Farsi through the Mohammed S. Farsi Foundation. Expires 7 May 2015. Subject to availability. Transport not included.
Lot 9. Dinner for two at the Michelin-starred Launceston Place plus two top-price tickets for Mr Burns at the Almeida Theatre Launceston Place serves a seasonally-inspired British menu created by Head Chef Tim Allen. Enjoy a six-course tasting menu with wine, before attending an exclusive Patrons’ Evening for Mr Burns at the Almeida Theatre including pre-show canapés, two tickets to the show and a post-show talk. Minimum bid: £400. Dinner kindly donated by D&D London. Dinner must be redeemed by 7 May 2015. Subject to availability. Tickets kindly donated by the Almeida Theatre. Patrons’ Evenings take place on either Mon 16 or Tue 24 June 2014 only, but tickets maybe redeemed for other dates subject to availability for the show only. Transport not included.
Lot 10. VIP package for four to The Crucible at The Old VicA VIP package for four to see The Crucible from the best seats in the house. The package includes the chance to entertain your guests with a glass of champagne pre-show, receive signed programmes and the chance to walk on stage post-show and meet members of the cast. Yaёl Farber directs Richard Armitage in a visceral re-imagining of Arthur Miller’s modern American masterpiece about the Salem witch trials drawing parallels with his experience of McCarthy’s anti-communist investigations in the 1950s. Minimum bid: £1,000. Valid between 10 July–13 Sept 2014. Subject to availability.
Lot 11. VIP package for four to Electra at The Old Vic A VIP package for four to see Electra from the best seats in the house. The package includes the chance to entertain your guests with a glass of champagne pre-show, receive signed programmes and the chance to walk on stage post-show and meet members of the cast. Director Ian Rickson and Kristin Scott Thomas reunite to bring Sophocles’ tragedy to The Old Vic in the round. Frank McGuinness delivers a charged adaptation of the classic drama of Electra and Orestes’ revenge on their father’s murderers. Minimum bid: £1,000. Valid between 2 Oct–20 Dec 2014. Subject to availability.
Lot 13. Tickets to a Royal Academy of Arts Opening Reception plus dinner at The Greenhouse for two Two tickets to the Opening Reception of the Giovanni Battista Moroni exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. The prize includes an exhibition catalogue with entry to the exclusive champagne reception and viewing on Tuesday 21 October 2014, 6.30–9pm. After the Reception, continue your evening at The Greenhouse and enjoy a glass of champagne, plus a tasting menu with matching wines. A Mayfair institution, The Greenhouse has had many guises over the years; it is here that Gary Rhodes first made his mark in the 90s and where Paul Merrett earned the restaurant its first Michelin star. Bought by MARC Ltd in 2003, the restaurant reached new heights in October 2013 earning its second Michelin star under Executive Chef Arnaud Bignon. Minimum bid: £400. Exhibition tickets kindly donated by Royal Academy of Arts. Valid Tue 21 Oct 2014 only. Dinner kindly donated by MARC Ltd. Valid until 30 Nov 2014. Subject to availability. Transport not included.
Lot 12. A four-night stay in Greater Palm Springs, California for twoEnjoy four nights in two 5-star resorts in Greater Palm Springs, California. This luxurious package includes a two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa and a two-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, including breakfast. This package also includes access to some of the top attractions, including a round of golf at the Desert Willow Golf Resort; a San Andres Fault Jeep Tour; a Grand Celebrity Tour; Palm Springs Arial Tramway; and a $100 voucher for the Kaiser Family of Restaurants. Minimum bid: £2,000. Kindly donated by Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau. No expenses, transfers or travel included. Reservations may not be made for any major holiday periods or blackout periods (including Mar and Apr 2015). Subject to availability. Valid until April 2015.
Lot 14. A cooking lesson for two with Max Uyanik, Food Show’s Head ChefA cooking lesson for two at the acclaimed catering and events company Food Show with internationally renowned Head Chef, Max Uyanik, who has trained with Jason Atherton and Gordon Ramsey. You will be welcomed with a glass of champagne upon arrival, before cooking alongside Max as he shows you how to create mouth-watering dishes in Food Show’s private kitchen in London. You will also have a chance to tuck in to the dishes, accompanied by wine to complement your work. Minimum bid: £500. Kindly donated by Food Show Ltd. Valid until 7 May 2015, excluding Nov and Dec 2014. Subject to availability. Transport not included.
Lot 15. VIP experience for four at Ronnie Scott’sAn invitation for four guests to be treated to a VIP evening at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, one of the greatest and most historic jazz clubs in the world, offering the very best in live jazz music. You and your guests will be allocated the best seats in the house, enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a three-course meal with wine. Since the early days of Sarah Vaughn, Count Basie and Miles Davis, the club continues to present the biggest names in jazz including Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson and Kurt Elling. Minimum bid: £800. Kindly donated by Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Valid until May 2015. Transport not included.
Lot 16. Dinner for four at Cheyne Walk Brasserie plus four top-price tickets to Good People at the Noël Coward TheatreAn invitation for four guests to enjoy a dinner at French restaurant Cheyne Walk Brasserie in the heart of Chelsea. This package includes a three-course meal with wine plus four top-price tickets to the West End transfer of the hit Broadway play Good People, starring the Olivier Award-winning Imelda Staunton at the Noël Coward Theatre. ‘Sharp, funny and touching’ Daily Telegraph. Minimum bid: £500. Dinner kindly donated by Cheyne Walk Brasserie. Tickets kindly donated by Old Vic Productions. Valid until 14 June 2014 (Mon–Thu only). Subject to availability. Transport not included.
Lot 18. An exclusive tour of Battersea Power Station for four A very special opportunity for you and three guests to take a tour of Giles Gilbert Scott’s iconic Grade 2* Battersea Power Station, which is currently closed to the public, and hear about the exciting future plans for the site. A truly unique prize. Minimum bid: £150. Kindly donated by Battersea Power Station Development Company. Valid until 31 Oct 2014 (Mon–Fri only). Subject to availability. Transport not included.
Lot 17. National Portrait Gallery Private View of Virginia Woolf: Art, Life and VisionAn invitation for two guests to attend the drinks reception and preview of Virginia Woolf: Art, Life and Vision at the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday 8 July 2014, 6.30pm–8.30pm. Comprising of portraits and rare archival material, Virginia Woolf: Art, Life and Vision explores the life and literary achievements of the great twentieth-century novelist. This package also includes an exhibition catalogue. Minimum bid: £150. Kindly donated by National Portrait Gallery. Valid for Tue 8 July 2014 only. Transport not included.
Lot 19. Two top-price tickets for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with an exclusive backstage tour and a post-theatre dinner at The DelaunayThis package includes two top-price tickets to the hit West End musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane with an exclusive backstage tour post-show. Featuring amazing stagecraft, the wonder of the original story that has captivated the world for almost 50 years is brought to life with music by Marc Shaiman. Continue your evening with a post-theatre dinner for two at The Delaunay. Minimum bid: £400. Tickets kindly donated by the producers of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Valid until 7 Aug 2014 (Mon–Thu only). Dinner kindly donated by The Delaunay. Valid until 24 April 2015. Subject to availability. Transport not included.
Lot 20. An L.K.Bennett luxury white Kelly bag and Kiara purse A luxurious white Kelly bag from L.K.Bennett, which reflects the key colours of the season including bright fuchsia and mandarin. There is also the introduction of a modern silver metallic, giving a clean directional feel to this classic tote. A perfect accompaniment to this is a bijou Kiara purse, superbly crafted to prove that good things do indeed come in small packages. Minimum bid: £150. Kindly donated by Canary Wharf Group.
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