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!
Caitlin Tipping has most recently finished in the Bliss Cruise Line production of SIX the Musical, playing Jane Seymour. Her other credits include Best of Musical Starnights (European Tour) and Cathy in The Last Five Years (Edinburgh Fringe).
Let's stick together, share the love and get through this as a community!
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Caitlin Tipping has most recently finished in the Bliss Cruise Line production of SIX the Musical, playing Jane Seymour. Her other credits include Best of Musical Starnights (European Tour) and Cathy in The Last Five Years (Edinburgh Fringe).
On Monday 17th 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 in my living room watching the news and scrolling through social media trying to understand the weight of everything that was happening. I honestly was so close to tears. Trying to wrap my head around what this meant for myself and my industry. I was heartbroken, knowing at that moment every single one of my friends and colleagues had just lost their jobs. Every project that people were rooting for or had worked hard to create was now cancelled and out of all of our control. It made me feel so helpless and dispensable but at the same time, I understood exactly why it had to happen.
Can you tell us anything productive you’ve been doing?
Well luckily enough I have my boyfriend in lockdown with me. He runs his own talent agency and although I might not be creating any new skills it has actually been a huge eye-opener getting to help him with work. Seeing the effects this has all had on a different aspect of the industry. And I’ve loved watching the floods of self-tapes that are being sent at the moment. Geeez you guys are talented! I’m very excited to be doing a Q&A this Friday (3rd) on the MGA Academy Instagram, talking all things Six and the industry and also singing a few songs!
