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Post by theatreian on Sept 14, 2017 8:59:59 GMT
Just came across this for this coming weekend 16-17 September. Its held every year in London and its basically free entry to buildings etc that would normally charge or where you can't normally go to. The link is below. openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/You can alter the type of building to many types including theatre. There are several theatre ones available. I am going to try for the Shaftsbury tour as I happen to be in London this weekend. |
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Post by theatreian on Sept 17, 2017 15:05:29 GMT
I did the Shaftsbury tour on Saturday and it was excellent. Got some really interesting facts about the theatre and got taken onto the stage, into dressing rooms, up to the fly tower and on the roof. Great for free!!
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Post by Dawnstar on Sept 17, 2017 16:59:44 GMT
I must stop going on holiday in mid-September so I can go to Open London. I did do Open Cambridge a few years ago & did a backstage tour of the ADC Theatre, though of course that is a very small theatre.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 17, 2017 17:09:30 GMT
Been doing open house for years and have seen some amazing places. Foreign and Commonwealth office is one of my favourites and Banqueting House for its painted ceilings and lovely cup of tea and to rest your feet. It's bloody tiring.
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Post by bimse on Sept 17, 2017 17:31:48 GMT
Is it the same as the Heritage Open Days? These were last weekend too, often there are some very interesting buildings to look round , including theatres. Last year in the north west where I live, the Blackpool Opera House was open , which I missed due to being away on holiday, this year the beautiful Grand Theatre in Blackpool.
I chose to visit the Plaza Theatre in Stockport , nearer to where I live. It's a beautiful Art Deco cinema/ theatre , and you could see the backstage, dressing rooms, projection room, and I was allowed to try my hand at operating a follow spot . The open day was run by a delightful team of knowledgable and friendly volunteers .
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