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!
*Some information mentioned in this article may be out of date due to the progress of the current situation.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*
Maisey Bawden's credits include Olya in Dr Zhivago (UK Premier); Dido Elizabeth Belle in The Mansfield Case (Kenwood House); June Perryman in An Officer and a Gentleman (UK Tour); Woman 1 in 35MM (The Other Palace); Mahi in Honeymoon in Vegas (London Palladium); Miss Jones in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Wilton's Music Hall); Adrianna in The Tempest (Stafford Gatehouse Theatre); Fate in 27 (The Cockpit); Cyrstal in Little Shop of Horrors (Clwyd Theatr Cymru) and Nun in The Sound of Music Live (ITV).
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 actually out getting party supplies for my Daughters 1st Birthday party (which never happened!) I remember hearing from all my friends who had just been sent home from work. What feels like a million years ago now!
Can you tell us anything productive you’ve been doing?
I’ve been dabbling in a bit of writing which I have really enjoyed. Done a lot of cooking and DIY and I’ve also started running which I’m a bit proud of myself for because I always hated it but we live right by the sea so it’s nice to run along the seafront and clear my head sometimes. I think it’s really important that you take a moment to breathe.
