[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ever wanted to get a peek behind the scenes of a proper professional theatre in Staffordshire. Well here’s your chance. You are invited to go on fabulous ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the Lichfield Garrick to see and explore all of the little nooks and crannies that you don’t usually get to see when you go to a show!
Your expert guides will take you behind the scenes of the Main Theatre and the smaller Lichfield Garrick Studio theatre, plus you will get to to see the technical lighting and sound rooms, the dressing rooms and finally be get an opportunity to have photos taken on the main stage – just like being actors for the day! (picture above below members of the LICHFIELD BID team)
It’s a great way to look round our local theatre and to understand a bit more about the work that goes on ‘off stage’.
The tours are also great value priced at just £5 (£4 for under-18’s).
They are usually run once a month and last an hour. Booking is essential and they sell out quickly!
The next ones are
- Saturday 16th February 2019 – 11.30am
- Saturday 23 March 2019 – 11.30am
- Saturday 13 April 2019 – 11.30am
To book your Lichfield Garrick Theatre ‘Backstage’ tour please email: alison.turner@lichfieldgarrick.com or ring the box office on Lichfield 01543 412121
More about Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Staffordshire’s award winning Lichfield Garrick Theatre has proven that they excel not only in staging great shows, but opening upo their venue to the Staffordshire community and providing a fantastic showcase for what theatre in Staffordshire should be about.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Karen Foster, the team at The Garrick are not only creating a top notch programme of theatre to suit every taste, but trying out brand new things, such as community theatre projects, and introducing patrons to brand new theatre, making use of the front of house areas and encouraging local audiences to experience new writing.
The vision for the venue is being brilliantly supported by an army of professional staff and experienced volunteers, working tirelessly both behind the scenes and front of house.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1458774858440{background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1458953934507{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”ABOUT LICHFIELD GARRICK” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1475158026665{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1458775554849{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1475159068797{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]
INFORMATION
Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HR
Website and What’s on: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Email: garrick@lichfieldgarrick.com
Box Office is open Monday to Saturday: 11am – 5pm and 11am – 9.30pm on performance evenings.
Telephone: 01543 412121 | Fax: 01543 412120
MAILING LIST
To request a season brochure, and be added to our mailing list, email garrick@lichfieldgarrick.com
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ABOUT LICHFIELD GARRICK THEATRE
The Lichfield Garrick is home to over 400 performances each year in its two theatre spaces with the theatre, capacity 562, and the studio, capacity 157. The theatre plays host to the best and widest range of musical theatre, drama, comedy, music and family entertainment in the City of Lichfield.
The Lichfield Garrick regularly produces and co-produces work, runs an Artist Development programme and a Community Engagement programme that engages with local schools and arts organisations throughout the year. The Garrick also runs weekly programmes including The Garrick Community Choir and The Garrick Young Rep Acting Company.
The theatre has won the UK Theatre Award for the West Midlands Most Welcoming Theatre (2016) and The What’s On Award for Staffordshire’s Best Arts Venue (2017).
The Executive Director is Karen Foster, supported by a team of specialist managers and staff.
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