London based Brixton Stories tonight opens at Theatre Guild with a gala performance and continues tomorrow night with the sole aim of raising funds for the non-governmental organisation Artist In Direct Support (AIDS) which has been facing a funding challenges over the past few years.
Producer of the play, Desire Edgill who is also the Executive Director of AIDS, recently told The Scene her NGO has had to find innovative ways to raise funds to continue its work in the fight against HIV/AIDS. With the support of her longtime friend-Canadian-based actor John Phillips, the play will become a reality in Guyana and it is hoped that the public will generously support.