Tuesday and Wednesday saw a visit from Chem-Dry, the company cleaning the seats. They completed the cleaning of all 118 on the first day, then came back next day to re-fireproof the fabric. They are looking good. On Thursday the electricians were here and are almost finished. I expect them again next week. The foyer curtains have been cleaned and are in the process of being re-lined, and should be back the week before I open.
My season starts on the 11th of February so I’m busy rehearsing Hansel and Gretel at the moment. I’ve also made a soundtrack for the cabaret section of the programme so things are coming along nicely. I’ve actually taken one or two bookings so it really feels like I will be back in business before too long.
It’s been quite a slog with a lot of frustration, but helped enormously by the friends and fellow puppeteers who have, unsolicited, given practical help in various ways. I am very grateful to you all.
The Curtains are back from the cleaners and have been re-hung. They will need a lot of adjusting but already the theatre is feeling more its old self. There’s a long way to go yet, but a February half term opening is now “on” and assuming no set backs the Hansel & Gretel witch will be cackling her greeting to the kids .
This picture shows the auditorium after a partial clean. The walls and the roof have been done. The seats and the floor have still to be done. Before that the fire doors need finishing, and there will be a partial electrical rewire, and the stage curtains which have been cleaned now need re-hanging. And I’ve a lot of cleaning backstage – which only I can do.