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*Some information mentioned in this article may be out of date due to the progress of the current situation.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*
Tinovimbanashe Sibanda is due to be in Hairspray at the London Coliseum as a Swing and Dance Captain Her other credits include Dance Captain / Swing in The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe; Dance Captain / Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican Centre); Ensemble in Strictly Ballroom: The Musical (Piccadilly Theatre); Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) Ensemble in Cinderella (Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury) and Ensemble in Peter Pan (Marlow Theatre, Canterbury).
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 think I had just got home from my first day of rehearsals for Hairspray. During the day, there had been a lot of positivity in regards to continuing the rehearsal process. So my initial reaction was denial. I imagined that it was for precaution but wouldn’t really take effect.
Can you tell us anything productive you’ve been doing?
I’ve been trying to find balance in my productivity and respecting that I may need to rest too. I’ve been reading, watching a lot of films and documentaries. I try to move/improv on my own as often as I can and I’ve also choreographed or just created with my housemates who are creatives too. Trying to keep the creativity and spirit of play flowing.
