Monday 8th December and rehearsals for Robin Hood have now started in Birmingham. The studios here are full of cast members, props and would you believe it - an ice rink in the dance studios! It can only be pantomime!
The cast gathered in the Green Room this morning with Hippodrome staff for our traditional croissants, coffee and a great big welcome. Stuart Griffiths our Chief Executive welcomed Paul Elliott (Director and Producer), choreographer Paul Robinson, John Barrowman and the cast and wished them a great season at the Hip.
Everyone was in a great mood for a Monday morning - Christmas really starts for us now.
Rehearsals got off to a great start today with two studios being used and everyone getting used to finding their way around the building. As John and the cast rehearsed in one Ian Sandy (Company Manager) got down to some administration next door - sitting on a massive elaborate seat that forms part of the Camelot scene - which I am told is very funny! Later in the day the room was turned into a skating rink - at last Birmingham has its rink back - ha ha!
Tony Priestley (Wardrobe Supervisor) was shoulder deep in costumes which had just arrived off a massive lorry - and he was briefing his staff for the busy few weeks ahead. The sets arrive at the weekend after The Nutcracker season has finished so the crew will have a very busy weekend soon.
The day ended with Terry Grimley from The Birmingham Post arriving to do an interview with Paul Elliott - should be in the paper on the 17th Dec so look out for that one.
Well that's all from the first day - more news from backstage soon.
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hi was just reading the blog and didn't quite understand what's so funny about this bit:Later in the day the room was turned into a skating rink - at last Birmingham has its rink back - ha ha! can anyone explain the joke to me please
thanks
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