THEATRE
Dark theatres By Becky Owen-Fisher
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sually this column is full of exciting, interesting and thought provoking shows to go and see. In these tricky times a lot of theatres and venues in the city and surrounding areas have closed to make sure their audiences and staff stay safe and well.
Becky is a writer, actor and theatre producer. Here, Becky gives her tips on accessing online theatre while our local theatres remain dark.
So, what will we all do while the theatres are dark? Don’t panic! Theatremakers across the country have been coming up with brilliant and innovative solutions to make sure that audiences don’t miss out. So, if you’re bored of Netflix, have watched your entire DVD collection, and don’t know where to look next for entertainment, stop right here and let me point you in the direction of some fantastic things to see.
Theatremakers across the country have been coming up with brilliant and innovative solutions to make sure that audiences don’t miss out.
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QueenBee magazine
Blossom issue 2020
I am the Producer of Lamphouse Theatre, we’re a Peterborough based company and unfortunately have had to postpone several upcoming shows and a tour. But we won’t be defeated. We are just about to launch Lamphouse On Demand. You’ll be able to sign up online, just like Netflix, and watch and download a fantastic selection of our previous shows, including the ever popular Suitcase Shakespeare and This Is Peterborough; our one hour romp about the history of our marvellous city. We will also be releasing weekly episodes, podcasts and skits to keep you entertained during the coming months. Take a look at what we’ve got on offer at lamphousetheatre.co.uk there’s something on there for the whole family!
