KOKO Foundation, the registered charity of London’s iconic venue KOKO has announced the multi-Academy and BAFTA award winning actor and producer Cate Blanchett and UK rapper and actor Ghetts have joined the line-up for a special fundraising edition of Letters Live with Grammy award winning US rapper, producer and founding member of The Fugees Wyclef Jean confirmed to perform during the event titled A Night In The Theatre.

They will be joining Benedict Cumberbatch, KOKO Foundation’s newly appointed global ambassador with a focus on environmental advocacy, as well as previously announced English artist and polymath FKA Twigs. In keeping with the unique Letters Live style, further special guests will be revealed on the night, with additional world renowned musicians, actors and inspiring figures taking to the stage. 

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KOKO Foundation, the registered charity of London’s iconic venue KOKO, has announced the BAFTA, Olivier and EMMY award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch as new global ambassador for environmental advocacy.

Cumberbatch, known globally for his critically acclaimed performances in the Oscar winning The Power of The Dog, Netflix smash hit ERIC and as Doctor Steven Strange in the hugely popular Marvel Cinematic Universe, lives within the Camden borough where cultural institution KOKO has been bringing arts and entertainment to London for 124 years.

In this newly formed ambassador role, Cumberbatch will be supporting the KOKO Foundation’s efforts to ensure London can become a greener and more sustainable city, while helping with the Foundation’s environmental projects which have the potential to transform communities and inspire other cities globally.

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