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TAKE A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES AT DARLINGTON CIVIC THEATRE
Heritage Tours
Darlington Civic Theatre
Friday 11th and Sunday 13th
September 2015.
Darlington Civic Theatre
opens its doors for an exciting and informative look behind the scenes with
special Heritage Tours on Friday 11 and Sunday 13 September.
Imagine getting a glimpse
behind the scenes of your local theatre - the areas you never get to see as a
member of the audience. Stand in the wings and imagine your next big entrance
in front of a sell-out audience, get the view of the theatre every actor gets
when they walk on stage for the first time, see the technical areas and
offices. Add to that the history of secret apartments, the dressing rooms (some
of which are known to be haunted) and you have an exciting and informative tour
of one of Darlington’s most wonderful and historic buildings.
On Friday 11 September local
schools have the chance to offer students the opportunity to learn about
entertainment in the early twentieth century, increase their knowledge of
practical theatre or practice literacy and numeracy skills through special
fact-finding worksheets. Schools should contact Chris Wellings – Audience
Development and Participation Officer on 01325 405510 to book. All tickets are
free but spaces must be booked in advance.
On Sunday 13 September at 11am families
have the opportunity to meet the original manager of the theatre Signor Pepi
and take an interactive tour of the theatre including a quick change challenge,
try your hand at stage lighting and discover the fascinating history of the
theatre.
Also on Sunday 13 September
at 3pm there will
be a comprehensive backstage tour of the theatre and the opportunity to hear
from theatre consultant Dr. David Wilmore on the history of Darlington Civic
Theatre, the last surviving part of Signor Pepi’s theatrical empire. There will
also be the opportunity to look at plans for the theatre’s upcoming
restoration.
Tickets:
To book spaces for the Saturday
and Sunday tours please call the Box Office on 01325 486555 – all tickets are
free but spaces must be booked in advance.
See Darlington Civic Theatre as
you have never seen it before.
The Darlington Civic Theatre
Heritage Tours will take place from Friday 11 to Sunday 13
September. Tickets are free but spaces must be booked in advance.
To book contact the Box
Office on 01325 486 555
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