This week Kevin accompanied the cast as they went to see the theatre they will be performing in for the first time.
This is the first time Griffin Players have performed at TADS in Toddington. I asked Director Bekka Prideaux why they choose to take this venue.
'When I first saw this show I thought I would work fantastically well in a small intimate venue and ideally one where we could perform in the round. I am thrilled that the wonderful team here at TADS agreed to let us use their lovely theatre as a guest production.
I also think it is a great opportunity for Griffin's to share what they do with a wider audience, and it is not too far for their regular audiences to travel.
I have been to see shows here but this is the first time I have been involved with a show here and it's great to get a sense of the space without another show in it. I am thrilled that we are going to be able to put the action right in the middle of the audience. I hope it will give everyone who comes a real sense of being part of the action.'
It is also going to be the first time that cast members John O'Leary and Alex C Brewer have performed in this theatre and they seem rather excited at the prospect. Both spent the evening wandering around the space grinning and soaking up the atmosphere. I think it is fair to say they are very happy with the decision to perform here and to do the show in the round.
Next week the cast tell us about the chance they had to rehearse with Neil Paskin, one of the actors from the professional tour of this show.
Griffin Players Present Stones In His Pockets by Marie Jones from 6-8 October 2016 at TADS Theatre in Toddington. Tickets are available at www.griffinplayers.co.uk
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