Behind the painted curtains of BRB’s The Sleeping Beauty lies a universe teeming with whimsy, dedication and a dash of eccentricity
As I step through the stage door, Tom Rogers, a former soloist turned creative digital producer, becomes my guide through this theatrical labyrinth.
Further along, we uncover a treasure trove of costumes, where rolls of cloth in a myriad of colours and textures stretch into the distance. “Sleeping Beauty is 40 years old now,” Rogers says of theIn a room tucked away amid the sea of fabric, Michael Clifford, the shoe supervisor, tends to hundreds, if not thousands, of carefully organised shoes. “Tonight, Aurora, the main part, will get through two pairs throughout the show,” he says.
It’s a strangely peaceful oasis after the extensive journey to reach it. Snacks adorn the musicians’ stands, providing a little boost before the night’s performance – the second violinist has opted for Choco Boy. It is details like this that highlight the ordinary quirks and personalities behind the artistic machine that is the BRB. As the musicians take their places, I overhear playful banter about some missing mints.
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