E choing Simon Annand’s book The Half , in which Annand was granted unprecedented access to photograph renowned actors in the intimacy of their dressing-rooms during the 30 minutes before curtain-up, Will Reid (Year 13) brilliantly captures the excitement, preparation and anticipation of a play about to begin. With his ‘access all areas’ pass, here are raw and endearing backstage images from all three major productions in the Autumn season: Amadeus and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Dulwich and Gypsy at JAGS. Will’s contribution to the theatrical archive over recent years is immeasurable and there is no doubt he will go on to great things in the world of film and cinematography.
The Roar of the greasepaint, the smell of the crowd, “ th e h ous e i s op en ” , “ beginners please!”
MRS KATHRYN NORTON-SMITH
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