These recent times have been some of the hardest challenges we've faced and as a community, its hit us pretty hard. However during these difficult times, here at Pocket Size Theatre, we wanted to spread a little positivity and share some people's 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 Dawson most recently appeared in The Pirate Queen at the London Coliseum. His other credits include Peter in The Railway Children (The Brehousw Theatre); Jackson in Works of Art (Tristan Bates Theatre); Wickersham & Mr. Mayor in Seussical (Southwark Playhouse); Hanschen in Spring Awakening (Hope Mill Theatre); Jude, Onstage Swing & Cover Claude in Hair (The Vaults) & Dick Whittington (Cambridge Arts).
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*Some information mentioned in this article may be out of date due to the progress of the current situation.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 Dawson most recently appeared in The Pirate Queen at the London Coliseum. His other credits include Peter in The Railway Children (The Brehousw Theatre); Jackson in Works of Art (Tristan Bates Theatre); Wickersham & Mr. Mayor in Seussical (Southwark Playhouse); Hanschen in Spring Awakening (Hope Mill Theatre); Jude, Onstage Swing & Cover Claude in Hair (The Vaults) & Dick Whittington (Cambridge Arts).
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?
I was at work when I found out. I work for Waitrose between jobs and after being there for a couple of weeks post The Pirate Queen, and witnessing the panic buying starting to happen, I knew it was only a matter of time. I felt upset for my friends on jobs or recently been cast and due to start. It’s heartbreaking when you have put so much effort into securing a role but, at the same time, seeing first hand what was going on, I knew it was the right decision. For their safety and for the safety of the public.
Can you tell us anything productive you’ve been doing?
I have begun writing a musical. Well, that's a lie. I have been writing a Musical and have loads of ideas but, not enough time to invest in them and more importantly, spend hours putting my ideas into Sibelius! So I have finally got round to doing that. I have also written my personal statement for an MA I’m looking at starting and, the biggest dream of all; I HAVE COMPLETED MY 2019-2020 TAX RETURN! I haven’t streamed anything as of yet because I’m not sure anyone wants to listen to my voice after not singing for three weeks but, I may get round to doing that.
