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!
Jessica Paul's Theatre credits include Ensemble and 1st Cover Betty in Sunset Boulevard (UK Tour); Vivienne in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve); Kate Murphy in Titanic the Musical (Charing Cross Theatre) and Sandy in Grease (Leicester Curve).
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*Some information mentioned in this article may be out of date due to the progress of the current situation.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*
Jessica Paul's Theatre credits include Ensemble and 1st Cover Betty in Sunset Boulevard (UK Tour); Vivienne in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve); Kate Murphy in Titanic the Musical (Charing Cross Theatre) and Sandy in Grease (Leicester Curve).
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 heartbroken when theatres were forced to close around the UK due to Covid-19 but I've always been confident we can thrive again. The Creative industry is booming and people will not forget how live theatre and entertainment makes them feel. There is an unequivocal energy there that cannot be replaced.
Can you tell us anything productive you’ve been doing?
My time in lockdown has been incredibly productive - and busy - as unconventional as that may sound! I run a business in Mindset Coaching for creatively driven people - including actors, freelancers and creative entrepreneurs - helping them manifest their goals and achieve a life of notability and abundance. This has been thriving during lockdown. Your mindset is paramount, especially in times of unease. My clients have needed myself and my service more than ever and it has been a joy to find myself helping so many through this. Not to mention achieving personal goals in this time too, despite financial hardships across the country, and earning nearly 5k last month. I place a lot of importance on money mindset for creatives and I'm here to show you how to achieve income like this - even through times of hardship.
