Discover historic theatre
Published Date:
31 July 2008
DONCASTER Grand Theatre Fabric Preservation Society is continuously approached by supporters of the Save the Grand campaign and others for access to the Grand Theatre Doncaster which will have been in the dark for 14 years at the end of October. The society always refers anyone making these enquiries to the owners. However, as an alternative the society is presently suggesting that anyone wishing to explore a beautiful listed Victorian performance venue should consider attending the heritage ope
There will be backstage tours to learn about life as a Victorian theatre-goer, and you can find out what happens on the fly floor. The public can have a go at lighting the stage, tread the boards and enjoy a moment of fame. Talks, performances and workshops from companies including Opera North, the Northern Ballet Theatre and LAOS (The Musical Theatre Company) will take place throughout the day. It will be the perfect day out for the whole family with arts and crafts activities, treasure trails, face painting and the like. There will also be a unique opportunity to record your memories about the theatre (and in Doncaster there will be numerous people who have many) and help to create an on-line archive of oral histories ensuring that stories of theatre-goers to this grand old beauty are shared with generations to come.
It is a great pity that we are not now doing this in Doncaster but the campaign to restore the Grand Theatre still goes on.
Ray Nortrop
Doncaster
The full article contains 264 words and appears in South Yorkshire Times newspaper.
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Last Updated:
31 July 2008 9:04 AM
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Source:
South Yorkshire Times
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Location:
Dearne
