It’s time to celebrate all things theatre on #LoveTheatreDay 2017 in association with The Stage! Ever wondered it looks like backstage at your favourite musicals? Now is your chance to find out with our top ten #Backstage tweets!
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS star ASHLEY DAY takes us backstage at the DOMINION THEATRE to discover pre-show preparation, costumes, wigs and more!
Take a trip behind the scenes with our very own @Ashleyday_86! #Backstage #LoveTheatreDay https://t.co/D9IYDCsd8C
— Dominion Theatre (@DominionTheatre) November 15, 2017
…and here’s the tech behind the magic! Have a glance at the impressive DOMINION THEATRE fly system…
Here's a part of the fly system we use to help @AmericanParisUK's stunning set pieces glide in effortlessly. #Backstage #LoveTheatreDay pic.twitter.com/c9ZQFSzNqC
— Dominion Theatre (@DominionTheatre) November 15, 2017
Follow REBECCA LAFFERTY’s journey to the stage at LES MISERABLES!
Time for this two show day to begin! Hereâs a timelapse of my journey into work. Wee bit of swing info: whenever I am on for a track I move from my wee swing station to whoever is offð #backstage #LoveTheatreDay pic.twitter.com/jZhoPTtOJA
— Les Misérables (@lesmisofficial) November 15, 2017
And now…it’s the STRICTLY BALLROOM costume bible containing all the costume designs, fabrics and costume info for the show. We love those sparkles!
Happy #LoveTheatreDay! To celebrate, take a sneak peek into our fabulous Strictly Ballroom costume bible. pic.twitter.com/a6kVPAQ2Fb
— Strictly Ballroom (@strictlystage) November 15, 2017
And on the subject of costume, just how do those incredible quick change transformations take place? MOTOWN THE MUSICAL gives away a few secrets…
Since itâs #LoveTheatreDay we thought weâd share a Vandellas secret ð¤ with you. Hereâs how the Vandellas change from Sassy Sistas to Sexy DIVAS #Motown #MotownTheMusical #WestEnd pic.twitter.com/rQBVSC5qMN
— Motown UK (@MotownUK) November 15, 2017
A peek into RIA JONES’s dressing room at SUNSET BOULEVARD!
Ms Desmond getting ready for her matinee close up! @SunsetBlvdUK @brumhippodrome #lovetheatreday ð pic.twitter.com/Gs2wsclLKt
— Ria Jones (@RiaJones67) November 15, 2017
Tap dancing backstage with CLARE HALSE and 42ND STREET!
This #LoveTheatreDay come #Backstage at 42nd Street with @TimeOutLondon. Hear from @Clarehalse and see a glimpse inside our sequin filled costume room. https://t.co/6O5dTQ6cWx
— 42nd Street (@42ndStreetLDN) November 15, 2017
Join the BEAUTIFUL cast for an onstage warm up…
Happy #LoveTheatreDay!
— Beautiful Musical (@BeautifulUKTour) November 15, 2017
Step backstage with the cast of Beautiful the Musical, and join in on one of our warm ups. pic.twitter.com/cLLFkjMNjS
Some backstage secrets from the MATILDA balloon cupboard!
Weâre kicking off #LoveTheatreDay with another #Backstage secret! This time take a look inside the balloon cupboard and find out more about the 8,320 balloons we use each year. pic.twitter.com/dl3ZwAO2Qi
— Matilda The Musical (@MatildaMusical) November 15, 2017
Gin anyone? It’s Miss Hannigan’s props table at ANNIE, of course!
Miss Hannigan's props table backstage at #AnnieWestEnd ð#LoveTheatreDay ð pic.twitter.com/NctdaGGBNI
— Annie The Musical (@AnnieMusicalUK) November 15, 2017