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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”

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”

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”

Musical Director – 9 to 5 Musical – The Savoy Theatre, London “When we left that day, we were totally convinced we’d go back for the last five weeks maybe and we’d have the new cast go in. I mean, all my stuff is there – my laptop’s there my suit, my clothes – becauseContinue reading “Andrew Hilton”