Microgaming Supports New PlayItForward Initiative

The Isle of Man based online casino software group, Microgaming, continues its social corporate responsibility in its host market through another PlayItForward initiative.

Microgaming will be sponsoring the Taylorian production of Oliver! which opens on local stages on August 8th, 2016.

Oliver!, considered one of Charles Dickens' greatest classics, is one of the best British musicals of all times and the show is being produced for the Gaeity stage on the Isle of Man will feature 70 performers.

Microgaming is pleased to be part of the plan to bring top hits such as 'Consider Yourself' and 'As Long as he Needs Me' to the island through the show which is being directed by John Cumberlidge.

PlayItForward Initiative

PlayItForward is Microgaming's community-driven initiative which focuses on the social pillars of health, sport and education on the Isle of Man.

The initiative was launched in 2014 by Microgaming and since then has sponsored sports stars, awarded university bursaries and raised money for dozens of worthy charities.

The Head of Microgaming's PlayItFoward initiative, Claire Coleman said: "Our work on the island encompasses sport, education, healthcare, charity work and now the arts! We are thrilled to be adding a new project to our CSR programme, supporting a group of highly-talented performers in the local production of Oliver! We have visited rehearsals and the performance is looking and sounding great. We cant wait to see the show in a few weeks time!"

10 Years of Musicals

This year, Taylorian Productions is celebrating its 10th anniversary and Oliver seems to be the perfect show to mark this milestone.

Commenting was Matt James of Taylorian Productions who said: "Oliver! is a musical masterpiece which has delighted audiences around the world and we are thrilled Microgaming, through their PlayItForward initiative, have come on board to help make this happen. It is a very special year for us, marking our 10th anniversary with the ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. Without the support of companies like Microgaming it simply wouldnt be possible to stage theatrical productions on this scale and bring shows like this to the island. We remain extremely grateful for their ongoing support."