These recent times have been some of the hardest challenges we've faced and as a community, it hit us pretty hard. However during these difficult times, here at Pocket Size Theatre, we wanted to spread a little positivity and share some peoples experiences because we are all in this together. Each day we'll be speaking to our friends in the industry to share their experiences with you all so take a read and see how people are getting through these hard times.
Let's stick together, share the love and get through this as a community!
Adam Crossley was most recently seen in Rags the Musical at the Park Theatre. His other credits include Elliot & Cover Jimmy in Nice Work if You Can Get it (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Swing & Dance Captain in Summer Holiday (UK Tour); ensemble in Thoroughly Modern Millie (International Tour); Ensemble in Grease (Royal Caribbean); ensemble in Legally Blonde (Upstairs at the Gatehouse) and Rolf in The Sound of Music (Gala Theatre, Durham).
Let's stick together, share the love and get through this as a community!
*Some information mentioned in this article may be out of date due to the progress of the current situation. Please keep that in mind when reading*
Adam Crossley was most recently seen in Rags the Musical at the Park Theatre. His other credits include Elliot & Cover Jimmy in Nice Work if You Can Get it (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Swing & Dance Captain in Summer Holiday (UK Tour); ensemble in Thoroughly Modern Millie (International Tour); Ensemble in Grease (Royal Caribbean); ensemble in Legally Blonde (Upstairs at the Gatehouse) and Rolf in The Sound of Music (Gala Theatre, Durham).
On Monday 16th March 2020, The Society of London Theatre announced the closure of all Theatres in London. This followed suit with regional venues. Where were you when you found out and what was your initial reaction?
When I’m not performing, I work Front of House for one of the big London theatres. On a Monday, we don’t have shows so I was actually at home that night with my housemates. It wasn’t a particularly exciting night for me. I was just waiting to hear whether I would be in at work on the Wednesday. It was really upsetting to hear. Initially, we were told it was just the week but I could feel deep down that it was, sadly, going to be longer than that.
Can you tell us anything productive you’ve been doing?
I like to keep myself busy so I’ve been trying to find multiple ways to do so. I moved back home to be with my Mum once we went into Lockdown. Whilst at home, I found my old trumpet that I used to play whilst at school. I thought it may come in useful if ever required to play it on a contract. Safe to say, the novelty kind of wore off and my Mum certainly wasn’t impressed by my playing. However, I choose to do the things I enjoy like; reading, taking dance class, riding my bike, a bit of gardening. And some things I don’t enjoy like working out but I know it’s something I need to continue doing.
I’ve been asked to teach a few workshops via zoom for my local theatre and some schools across the country and even one in Cyprus. I clear the space in my lounge and set up my phone in the window. The looks I get from the people passing by do make me chuckle. But I love how accessible teaching can be. Also, as my Mum is a big fan of The Phantom of the Opera, we’ve made a thing of watching Andrew Lloyd Webber’s streaming of his shows and concerts on a Saturday night.
