From the stage
Village hall theatre can thrive without a permanent stage: plan adaptable layouts, protect everyday uses and make each production easy to set up and clear.
The Northern Stage Stories desk · 5 min read ·
Fresh from the wings
“In a room used for meetings, dances and jumble sales, the answer has to work for one evening and leave the hall ready for its next purpose.”
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A play takes its shape from more than the script: the room, the company and the habits of an audience all leave their mark.