Film captures of Kinky Boots, War Horse, and more will be available as part of BY Experience’s Virtual Event Cinema, which mimics going to the movies but is available to enjoy from home.
The documentary Frida Viva La Vida kicks things off March 17-23, followed by War Horse (March 31-April 6), Kinky Boots (April 14-20), Secret Impressionist (April 28-May 4), 42nd Street (May 12-18), and Hermitage: The Power of Art (May 26-June 1). Additional titles will be announced shortly.
Customers will purchase tickets through participating cinema websites for a screening at a particular date and time. Each title will be offered for a period of one week, with four screenings per day at 1 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM ET.
Among the theatres participating in NYC are the IFC Center, Skirball Center, and Symphony Space along with Williamsburg and Cobble Hill Cinemas. Dozens more around the U.S. have also joined. For a full list of theatres and tickets, click here.
Good morning! Busy day ahead including a morning of understudy rehearsals, then two shows! Time to shave for Richard (cut throat style!) and Antony, whereas Sergio and his baby face get an extra few minutes in bed.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Energy packed breakfast for the Topthorn team. With an extra something for Sergio; antibiotics to fight his throat infection!
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Heading to the theatre, through Covent Garden and around the corner to the New London Theatre.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Bright and early at Stage Door, with Ashleigh Cheadle (Joey as a foal) and Tom Meredith (Unteroffizier Klebb/Luwig/Goose).
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
If you're name isn't on Leon's list, you ain't getting in at Stage Door!
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Welcome to Dressing Room 9. It's cramped and loud, but it's a happy home.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
As a full cast, we all warm up together with cardio exercises and some Pilates (commonly mistaken for a group prayer!)
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Horse Fight On Stage! Before every show, the horse teams run through the horse fight between Joey and Topthorn. The Topthorn team stop to graze before the fight...
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
…a quick sneak peek of what the Hind puppeteer Antony sees inside Topthorn.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
A quick chat after the fight, with Puppetry Assistant Jimmy Grimes.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Post-warm up, pre-show power nap in Dressing Room 9.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Mic Check! The Topthorn team mics. Notice the names of the different teams and actors who take turns playing the part. It is the responsibility of all three puppeteers to create the horse sounds of Topthorn.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Richard putting on - or shall we say trying and failing to put on, to the amusement of Derek Arnold (Joey/Topthorn hind) - his Topthorn costume gaiters (protective clothing for your ankles and legs below the knee and are typically worn for horse riding).
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Time for curtains up! Ready in our opening villager outfits, dressed as Reggie Westcott, Adam Piper and Samuel Clotsworthy!
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Victoria Ralph (Assitant Stage Manager), makes sure we are all accounted for backstage, before we start the show… and unwillingly doubles as a clothes horse.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Natasha Kirby (Sound No 3) does a quick mic-check on Sergio before the show starts
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Everyone is in their seats, waiting for the show to start… and we're off!
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Topthorn and the Joey team (Nicholas Hart on Head, Andrew London on Heart and Sam Wilmott on Hind) grabbing a quick water break in-between scenes.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Water break! Throughout the show, we need to stay hydrated at any possible moment.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
First show… DONE! Nice one, boys of dressing room 9.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
In-between shows, its time for all the cast to sit down and eat.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
A bit of "Bally" to unwind / get wound up about! It's a game of concentration and quick reflexes. Remember, it's all about the "Strong Refing!" Nothing like a bit of healthy competition to keep us all together.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Another show, another pre-show horse fight practice. This time, the team in charge of Joey's action packed moves are Nigel Allen on Head, Michael Taibi on Heart and Lewis Peploe on Hind.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
The Topthorn team ready for the second show… as is the Dressing room 9 gremlin, Darren Cockrill (Joey/Topthorn Heart).
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Getting ready for show 2, with Steve King (Deputy Stage Management) "calling" the show from the gallery.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Antony's pre-show ritual with Zoe Thorn (Emilie); two pecks on the cheek for good luck.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
Another sneak peak; show two has just started. Baby Joe is taking his first steps, with Tamsin Fessey on Head, Ashleigh Cheadle on Heart and Emma Thornett on Hind.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
A quick costume change during show 2. Richard putting his putties on (part of the British Army uniform in WWI). He manages that a bit better than his Topthorn gaiters…
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
More costume changes, this time for Sergio. When he dreamt about getting into show business, he had a different ideas about make-up…
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
More costume changes, but a quick chance for Sergio to put his German muddy feet up.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
And so, the day is over! Sensible people - like Sergio - head home to rest. Whereas others, like Antony and Richard celebrate and unwind for a swift drink in the local pub…
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
And so, CHEERS to everyone involved in a great day.
Antony Antunes, Richard Booth and Sergio Priftis
