We spoke to Wicked UK's Standby Elphaba, Laura Pick to see what life as a standby is really like... TTH: For people that don't know the difference between an understudy/standby, can you explain? Laura: An understudy normally has a role within the ensemble. But a standby, especially in this instance is there purely to cover … Continue reading Laura Pick: Life As Standby Elphaba
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Elizabeth Patrick: Life as an ASM
We spoke to The Nativity's ASM, Elizabeth Patrick to discuss what her job entails, the highs and lows and advice for aspiring creatives. TTH: Describe an average day at work on the Nativity? Elizabeth: On an average one show day, myself and the other ASM will get to the theatre roughly two hours before the show … Continue reading Elizabeth Patrick: Life as an ASM
Clare Halse: Dressing Room Essentials
We asked 42nd Street's leading lady Clare Halse her five dressing room essentials.... The Roller! Number one essential to roll out tired tapping muscles. I tend to get sore thighs because of the raked stage so this helps me out. Ahhhh, food. Absolutely must have my dressing room snacks such as, nuts, fruit, and biscuits to … Continue reading Clare Halse: Dressing Room Essentials
Our top picks at Zédel this season ★
The Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel is one of the hottest and most intimate venues in town. Seating just 80 people, it's the perfect place to be up close and personal with your favourite stars. Here are our top picks/must see shows at Live at Zédel this season... Alice Fearn - May 14th 2017 Currently Wicked's standby Elphaba, … Continue reading Our top picks at Zédel this season ★
The Theatre Cafe
Calling all theatre fans... If you haven't visited London's Theatre Cafe, situated in the heart of the West End, on Shaftesbury Avenue (opposite Les Mis) then you're missing out. What a genius idea to have a cafe dedicated to musical theatre. A place where you can go and listen to various soundtracks and have themed … Continue reading The Theatre Cafe
Theatre Etiquette: Things that annoy me (and I’m sure you guys to)
I feel like this subject has been brought to life a lot at the moment with various incidents happening during shows both on West End and Broadway. Therefore I thought I'd write a blog post about the things that really get on my nerves (and I'm sure most of you to) whilst at the Theatre. … Continue reading Theatre Etiquette: Things that annoy me (and I’m sure you guys to)