Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you all!

Can you believe it, Christmas and New Year over and John Barrowman and cast have already performed Robin Hood 30 times to date. This means that thousands of people from all over the country have made the journey to Birmingham Hippodrome - including Adam Woodyatt who plays Ian Beale in BBC1's Eastenders! He was spotted in the stalls recently - I wonder if the new Dr Who will make a visit?

Backstage, Wardrobe Supervisor Tony Priestly was on hand with needle and thread. Paul Zerdin (Will Scarlett) had split one of his costumes just minutes before curtain up, Tony rushed to the wings to help out and managed to temporarily repair it before Paul's cue. phew!

And Happy Birthday Harry Smith who plays Mutch the Miller's son. He celebrated his 18th birthday this week. The cast organised a special cake and presents on stage before going out after the show.

Oh and did you know that Robin Hood first appeared in Babes In The Wood in 1867 as the character who rescues the babes from their fate.

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