Theatre backstage

Curtain Call is about the unsung heroes, and the unseen, unknown true life of behind the scenes. Going backstage in over 60 productions over the course of a year in the world theatre capital of London's West End, this project explores the alternative perspective of stagecraft and show business. The backstage area is a hallowed space, and permission to roam around with a camera is tightly controlled. Each show and production has its own rituals, games, rules, characters and unique moments…

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