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After visiting the Theatre Royal, Bristol, Mike Hume, Rick Boychuk, and I headed to Bath. Hume had arranged a tour with Eugene Hibbert, general manager of operations. Here is link to the history of the theatre site and current building: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/about/history/
The Theatre Royal, Bath.
The Theatre Royal, Bath.
It was a load-in day for Noises Off, the same touring production that we saw in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I was amazed that anyone would contemplate giving us a tour during final preparations for opening night. While waiting at the stage door, we watched a few cast members sign in.
The stage door at Theatre Royal, Bath.
Poster for “Noises Off” at the Theatre Royal, Bath.
Despite the flurry of activity throughout the building, Hibbert spent a considerable amount of time with us that day.
Here are a few photos from the theatre and our walk back to the train station:
A view from the stage.
The ornate ceiling.
Ceiling details.
Painted ornament on ceiling.
Proscenium detail.
A view from the gallery.
Wendy Waszut-Barrett, Rick Boychuk , and Mike Hume in the opera box.
This was my last theater visit on our trip to the UK. Although the day began as a dreary one, the sun finally peeked out as we walked back to the train station. I really wished that we were able to spend a little more time that day. Unfortunately, I had an early flight out of Heathrow the next morning. Late that afternoon we headed back to London where we parted ways after dinner. I could not have asked for better travel companions and am really looking forward to our next trip. We will all be at USITT this coming March.
The Pulteney Bridge over the Avon River in Bath, England.
Another view of the Pulteney Bridge over the Avon River in Bath, England.
To be continued…
