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Richard Darbourne

Producer, Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG Productions) 16th March is a day we’ll never forget at ATG Productions. In terms of any shut-down then at that point we thought we might be able to see the week out and if it came we weren’t thinking months at that point. More like weeks. At the time though, IContinue reading “Richard Darbourne”

Posted byninapixelpixieJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020Posted inStories1 Comment on Richard Darbourne

Sarah Myott-Meadows

I hope this provides us with a chance to rethink how we work and connect with new audiences properly. I hope that shows considered a ‘risk’ will now be seen as the work that need to be put on. Society has changed and theatre must be a leader for society.

Posted byninapixelpixieJune 29, 2020June 29, 2020Posted inStories1 Comment on Sarah Myott-Meadows

Natalie McQueen

Performer – 9to5 Musical, the Savoy Theatre, London “We were actually on stage warming up for the show the evening the Theatres closed. We all knew something was happening so a few people had their phones and were watching the news of other shows and theatres announcing they wouldn’t be performing that evening. As weContinue reading “Natalie McQueen”

Posted byninapixelpixieJune 24, 2020June 25, 2020Posted inStories1 Comment on Natalie McQueen

Merlin O-Brien

Head of Sound – 9to5 Musical, the Savoy Theatre, London Merlin O-Brien – Sound Engineer – 9 to 5 Musical, Savoy theatre, London “I was halfway through eating my reheated pasta when the call went out backstage for everyone from all departments to go down to the stage immediately. There are very few occasions whenContinue reading “Merlin O-Brien”

Posted byninapixelpixieJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020Posted inStories1 Comment on Merlin O-Brien

Andreas Ayling

Production Manager – Kunene and the King, The Ambassador’s Theatre, London “I just remember watching Boris when he first said that immortal phrase along the lines of “don’t go to the Theatre but we’re not going to tell them to close.” My phone went off – it was my colleague from The Ambassador’s – andContinue reading “Andreas Ayling”

Posted byninapixelpixieJune 22, 2020June 25, 2020Posted inStories1 Comment on Andreas Ayling

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  • Where are they now? Andrew Hilton – Music Director
  • Where are they now? Jen Raith, Stage Manager
  • Jen Raith
  • Howard Harrison
  • Andy Evans
  • Richard Darbourne
  • Sarah Myott-Meadows
  • Natalie McQueen
  • Merlin O-Brien
  • Andreas Ayling
  • Andrew Hilton

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