Theatre Superstitions
In days gone by, actors and theatre people were a very superstitious bunch. Less-so these days but there are still a few people around who might get upset by such things. So, if you come to the theatre often it’s worth knowing the most common ones so as not to offend anyone. Break a leg […]
Ghosts and the Theatre
Theatres in Britain have long been entwined with ghostly lore, with many of the country’s most historic venues said to be inhabited by spirits. These spectral figures often belong to long-dead actors, stagehands, or audience members who, in true theatrical fashion, refuse to exit the stage of life. The phenomenon of theatre ghosts in Britain […]
When the lights go out…
Have you ever wondered what happens when the lights go out on the final performance of a play at Chads? Once the cast have taken their final bows and the audience have left, that isn’t actually the end of the story. Last Night Party Although there is a lot to do – before we crack […]