I have been an alternate, understudy and a lead. And let me tell you swings understudies, alternates, standbys keep shows running. And save producers lots of many from not cancelling shows. Put some respect on their names.
Sending love to panto casts, crew, creatives, FOH, theatre teams & producers who are closing after Christmas Eve performances due to the new restrictions in Scotland & Wales. ❤️❤️❤️ stay strong, like last time, it will pass.
Covid-19 has ravaged West End theatre the last few weeks with many shows forced to cancel. So tonight, although I’ve not sung the role for over a year and with no rehearsal… I shall be onstage at the Sondheim Theatre playing Jean Valjean in Les Miserables #TheShowMustGoOn
I started isolating 13 days ago when my partner tested positive, because I work with vulnerable people. 7 days ago I tested then positive. I live in a flat, it’s super boring, but then I remember all those who had to shield for near-on a year … must stop complaining. 🤐
So I’m in a ward and this old guy let out a huge sigh, got out of bed, got his walking stick and started shuffling past me. He winked at me and said ‘right I’m off to wind the nurses up’ and shimmied out cackling
You know what's heartbreaking? We came back, worked on protocols, worked longer hours in harder conditions, and made agreements to personally sacrifice our pay cheques for the sake of the industry.
And now it feels like March 2020 all over again, but with no safety net.
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