Post by kallyloo on Sept 3, 2024 6:38:19 GMT
I experienced the Wyndhams theatre tour yesterday.
We were a mix of fans and a few people who had worked in smaller regional theatres and were curious about how the West End works.
Escorted by a wonderfully knowledgeable actor turned guide, we learned so many secrets, including a gay history of one section of the theatre.
After roaming around almost every nook and cranny, we were plied with a beverage and cake. Unfortunately we couldn’t access the stage as essential work was being performed.
Even that was interesting, seeing electricians etc go about their work.
Then the theatre’s manager, filled our heads with stories of young Bill Nighy, Bruce Forsyth and bank robberies involving Miss Saigon, as he led us through his lengthy and eventful career.
Also think he was incredibly patient as question after question was fired at him and we over ran the tour by at least 3/4 of an hour. Even then he stayed after to answer questions as some approached him with last minute thoughts.
100% recommendation if you enjoy theatre history, or are intrigued about how theatre works backstage. For £15 you can’t go wrong, I think I made that back with West End pricing for the Coffee and cake.😆
We were a mix of fans and a few people who had worked in smaller regional theatres and were curious about how the West End works.
Escorted by a wonderfully knowledgeable actor turned guide, we learned so many secrets, including a gay history of one section of the theatre.
After roaming around almost every nook and cranny, we were plied with a beverage and cake. Unfortunately we couldn’t access the stage as essential work was being performed.
Even that was interesting, seeing electricians etc go about their work.
Then the theatre’s manager, filled our heads with stories of young Bill Nighy, Bruce Forsyth and bank robberies involving Miss Saigon, as he led us through his lengthy and eventful career.
Also think he was incredibly patient as question after question was fired at him and we over ran the tour by at least 3/4 of an hour. Even then he stayed after to answer questions as some approached him with last minute thoughts.
100% recommendation if you enjoy theatre history, or are intrigued about how theatre works backstage. For £15 you can’t go wrong, I think I made that back with West End pricing for the Coffee and cake.😆
