943 Enduring
The entire Almeida Theater was immersed in applause. The applause was so crazy that the entire theater began to shake, and the roof seemed to be crumbling. The huge applause broke free from the constraints of the theater walls and broke through the thick night. , began to echo through the streets of London's West End.
So shocking, such a roaring mountain and tsunami, so thrilling.
The reporters waiting at the door were stunned, the audience waiting on the street were stunned, and even the onlookers passing by the theater couldn't help but stop, calm down, and listened, "Bah, bang, bang!" It's just applause, simple and pure applause, but such simple applause contains endless emotional information：
Excitement, excitement, longing, love, happiness, joy, joy, as well as respect and admiration.
The mighty applause was like a tornado, with the Almeida Theater as the center, and began to sweep in. Because the applause was so turbulent and surging, the reporters and the audience outside the theater couldn't help but look at each other, their eyes revealing There was shock and dismay, but then a strong desire emerged——
They want to watch this play with their own eyes. Even if it is six hours, even if its tickets are sold out, even if tonight is just the opening night; even if they don't see the affirmation of the theater critics, at this moment, that thunder Such applause is the best explanation and the best invitation.
Everyone knew deep down: the Almeida was a success, a glorious and spectacular success.
Ned Mullan's eyes were filled with disbelief. He could no longer remember the last time the West End of London felt such a heat wave. Could it be the West End version of "Out of My World"? No, no, it should have been earlier. The memory has become blurry. He raised his head and shifted his gaze. Then Ned could catch similar information in the eyes of other reporters.：
Curiosity. Excitement. Excitement. Expectation.
People outside the theater were overwhelmed and couldn't wait; but inside the theater, they didn't care at all, because they couldn't get out of the play at this moment. They just applauded, clapped their hands feverishly, and sang with the most enthusiastic, high-spirited, and most enthusiastic way. Excited applause and the highest admiration.
The applause lasted for a full two minutes without any sign of weakening. Then the stage lights slowly came on, and Joe Alvin, who played Marius, and Charlotte Kennedy, who played Cosette, walked hand in hand. On the stage, the curtain call came, and the applause from the scene unexpectedly climbed to a higher level again..
After the two people walked to the front, they bowed their knees and saluted the audience, then separated, one to the left and the other to the right, standing on both sides of the stage, and at the same time they began to applaud, welcoming their colleagues to the stage..
Afterwards, the actors appeared in pairs, one by one, and received the baptism of applause. The small stage was gradually filled with actors, and finally, when the figure of Renly Hall appeared in sight, Riot！
The hot applause once again rose to a full three heights, and any adjectives were eclipsed at this moment. Mark pumped his hands harder and harder, raised his chin, looked at Renly who appeared in his sight, and shed tears. Starting to surge again, almost uncontrollable, the mood seems to have completely collapsed, but it is so beautiful.
Just applauding. Tonight, Mark truly surrendered to it. The actor in front of him broke away from the shackles of age and the shackles of the stage. He truly showed the ultimate performance and sublimated an excellent play. Become a classic! Such an actor makes people feel excited.
Renly walked onto the stage, and the enthusiastic applause was so overwhelming that his eardrums began to hurt. He took a step forward, and was welcomed by his fellow actors and walked to the forefront of the stage. At this moment, the applause Breaking through the extreme, reaching the peak.
The dark sea of people has no end in sight, it is boundless and turbulent, but everyone is using the action of applause to express all their inner emotions, as if the whole world is crawling in front of this stage, crawling at their feet.
The emotions in his chest began to surge, and he was so fascinated that it was difficult to suppress it. Renly just quietly admired the sea of applause, then raised his right hand to cover his chest, and the sound of his heart could be heard clearly under his palm. The beating rhythm and sound were powerful and strong, reminding him：
It's real, it's all real.
At this moment, he owns the whole world.
I was moved for a moment, and my eyes felt warm, but not too sad or fragile. Instead, I raised the corners of my mouth brightly, bowed respectfully and politely, and expressed my gratitude..
The relationship between actors and the audience is not subordinate or subordinate. The actors contribute their own performances, while the audience enjoys the stage performance. Art that no one appreciates is ultimately just self-admiration; similarly, a performance without a stage is ultimately just self-entertainment. At this moment, they are the same, feeling the same emotions and feeling the same satisfaction.
Renly's eyes did not look for Elf and Arthur in the crowd. Because he knew that he did not need their approval. This was the case in the past and it will be the same in the future..
After the curtain call was completed, Renly turned around, greeted all the fellow actors, hooked their shoulders, and took a collective curtain call, expressing his sincere gratitude to the audience for their appreciation and companionship. Then, the crimson curtain slowly fell, announcing The performance is officially over.
However, the applause still did not stop, and the mighty applause showed no sign of stopping. Amidst the waves of calls, the actors came on stage twice to express their gratitude sincerely, formally and politely. , thank them for being able to sit in the theater for six hours, thank them for being able to understand the essence of the play, and thank them for being able to walk through the history of "Les Misérables" together.
After three curtain calls, the applause finally began to subside; but, surprisingly, it still did not stop. This time, whistles and shouts gradually began to stand out, urgently and earnestly calling the actors to take the stage for the fourth curtain call..
Just like the encores of concerts, the same goes for curtain calls in London's West End and Broadway. The more times they occur, the more satisfied and enthusiastic the audience is, because this is the only way and the best way for them to express their gratitude. Today's West End in London , two curtain calls are generally standard, and three curtain calls are already rare - a small difference in the number of times, but in real life, it makes a huge difference..
Tonight, after three curtain calls, the enthusiasm still has not completely subsided. This is the charm of London's West End.
Under the earnest call, the main actors of "Les Misérables" took the stage for the fourth time and took another curtain call. The applause lasted for nearly ten minutes, and once again burst out with incredible energy, and the entire Almeida Theater was immersed in it. In the sea of applause, the true feelings of each audience member were clearly displayed..
However, this is still not the end.
“Renly, you must go on stage again." John Cord pulled Renly, who was sweating profusely..
After six hours of performance, especially a high-quality and high-intensity performance, Renly always controlled the rhythm and level of the entire play, and the energy and physical effort he put in were immeasurable. Now Renly is even better than in the series. After shooting three movies, I was still tired, even my fingers could hardly move, and my spirit was stretched to the extreme, and a wave of fatigue came over me like a tidal wave..
This is why performances in London's West End are difficult. Moreover, they are not just one show, they must continue every day. The ultimate in hard work and the end of the test will naturally lead to more gains. This is also the basis for the extremely solid basic skills of British actors. Why – at least most British actors.
“John, four curtain calls are enough, we don't need to set a precedent." Renly didn't even have the strength to smile, and just slightly raised the corners of his mouth..
“Renly, they are calling you." Tom Holland said with excitement. After six hours of performance, he was still as energetic as a little flea. Of course, Enjolras didn't have that many scenes to begin with." Did you hear that? Are they calling you? As he spoke, Tom began to sing, "Do you hear people singing, do you……”
This made Renly burst into laughter, and even Charlotte, Joe, Daisy and others next to him started to cheer..
John spread his hands and said, "You will know if you listen to it." Then, without saying anything more, John pulled Renly to the side of the stage, and a shout came from his ears, "Renly! Renly! Renly！”
Those uniform calls were so firm, so passionate, so surging, and so clear at the same time. This made Renly stunned.——
London's West End is demanding, and everyone knows that the audience is picky and strict. Only truly top actors, those familiar and talented top actors, can enjoy such treatment on this stage. Right now, Renly is enjoying it With.
Looking back, Renly saw his fellow actors with excited faces, and John with a proud look on his face. In the end, Renly himself also burst into laughter, and without any further refusal, he stepped firmly onto the stage, and then, The curtain slowly opens——
The applause, incredibly, reached a climax again. It was not as loud and majestic as it was at the beginning, but it was gradually rising and swarming towards Renly in the center of the stage..
Renly just stood there, without any extra movements or words, but the applause began to rise in a boiling and turbulent way. It was wonderful and moving, gently but heavily hitting the softest part deep in his heart. , the emotion and joy hit me unexpectedly, and my nose couldn’t help but feel sore..
This is his moment, this is his stage. This is his life.
Renly opened his arms and embraced the applause that belonged to him. Wandering in the warmth and loudness, his vision couldn't help but become hazy, with a colorful halo. Then he gathered his hands and put them in front of him, deeply I bowed down and did not stand up for a long time, expressing my gratitude with the most sincere and sincere gesture..
Applause, lasting！
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