Star’s wired in for charity concert

The star of hit US police drama The Wire will attend December’s Spirit of Christmas carol concert at Christ Church Cathedral, which is raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign He was invited by Oxford author and friend Candida Crewe and her sister Charity.

The actor knew their father, the writer Quentin Crewe, who died from MD in 1998.

The concert on Tuesday, December 7, will also honour campaigner Mark Reynolds, who set up the Q Trust, a branch of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, to raise research cash.

The evening will feature music from city choirs including the Dragon School and festive readings from stars including Calendar Girls star Geraldine James.

Caroline Langrishe from TV’s Judge John Deed is also planning to take part, subject to work commitments.

Candida Crewe said: “We are thrilled that Dom has agreed to read at the concert.

“I hope that Wire fans, and other people from all over Oxford, will crowd into the concert to help us raise awareness of the awful disease which killed my father and Mark and affects and kills many others.”

David Boorman, head of events at the campaign, said: “We are delighted to be back in Christ Church for this event, which brings together all that is good about Christmas and gives people a chance to show their support for families affected by muscle disease in Oxford.”

The event is being held for the third time in Oxford.

Last year’s event which starred TV personality Matthew Kelly raised £10,000.

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the leading UK charity focusing on muscle disease and has been involved in research for more than 50 years.

Muscle diseases cause muscles to waste and weaken, making it hard for those affected to do even the simplest of tasks. It also affects the heart and respiratory muscles.

There are no cures and many affected children do not reach adulthood.

Tickets cost £10 to £40 and are available from ticketweb.co.uk or by calling 08444 771000.