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!
Sammy Kelly most recently played Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain at the Mill at Sonning. Her other credits include Ensemble, Cover Miss Honey & Mrs Wormwood in Matilda (Cambridge Theatre); Ensemble & cover Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein (Garrick Theatre); Emma & Mimsey in Funny Gir (Savoy Theatre & Menier Chocolate Factory); Cover Tracy Lord in High Society (The Old Vic); Patty Simco & Cover Rizzo in Grease (UK Tour); Mrs Potiphar in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour) and Ensemble, Cover Ali and Lisa in Mamma Mai (International Tour).
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*Some information mentioned in this article may be out of date due to the progress of the current situation.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*
Sammy Kelly most recently played Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain at the Mill at Sonning. Her other credits include Ensemble, Cover Miss Honey & Mrs Wormwood in Matilda (Cambridge Theatre); Ensemble & cover Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein (Garrick Theatre); Emma & Mimsey in Funny Gir (Savoy Theatre & Menier Chocolate Factory); Cover Tracy Lord in High Society (The Old Vic); Patty Simco & Cover Rizzo in Grease (UK Tour); Mrs Potiphar in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour) and Ensemble, Cover Ali and Lisa in Mamma Mai (International Tour).
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 in the fitness studio in London that I work from. My heart went out to all my friends in shows who this was going to affect. I then quickly realised the show that I’m supposed to be opening this summer would more than likely be suspended. I called my agent (as you do) where he told me to hold tight and wait for any news. I then had root canal treatment! Joy!
Can you tell us anything productive you’ve been doing?
I’ve been staying out in the country at my dad's house so feel really lucky to have the use of his garden. Which means I’ve been weeding and getting green-fingered again. I’ve also been filming some online workouts for the fitness company (1Rebel) I work for, as well as putting out free workouts from my Instagram page. I’ve decided to test my basic yoga skills with a 30 day free trial with ‘yoga with Adriene’ on her YouTube page which I’m really enjoying. I’ve also had a few singing lessons with Jessie May Vocals (who I can’t recommend enough), and enjoyed a number of theatre productions shown on TV or streamed online. Running, jogging or walking is also I highlight of my day. Especially if I listen to an audiobook. I’m finally listening to ‘Sapiens’ by Yuval Noah Harari!
