956 Waiting for a long time
In London at the end of May, you can't feel the breath of summer at all. The cold air of late spring still retains the bitterness of winter. After night falls, the temperature drops significantly. Standing on the street in the West End, the cold wind is biting, and you can even speak. Seeing the hot breath coming out makes people dumbfounded.
However, all of this still cannot stop the enthusiasm of the fans. The alley opposite the back door of the theater is filled with people. It is crowded, crowded and crowded. The lively and crowded scene looks like the entrance of an underground bar. , and tonight’s party must be very, very exciting, so even in the early hours of the morning, even if they are shivering, there are still so many people gathered at the door.
The only difference is that this is not a bar, but the Almeida Theater.
There is such a tradition in London's West End. Loyal fans and enthusiastic audiences can go to the back door of the stage to wait after the performance - this is a public area where anyone can wait; the actors who have finished the performance When we leave through the back door, if we have time, we will stop here to sign autographs, take photos with the fans, and even have a short communication..
This is called "Backstage Signing" and is an unofficial regular event in London's West End. It is also an opportunity for actors and audiences to communicate outside the stage..
Almost all actors are no exception. As long as you are willing and patient, you can definitely wait for the actor you like..
However, the performance tasks in London's West End are really too heavy. If the actors are not in good condition or are not in good health, they may leave in a hurry. Moreover, after the performance, the actors need to deal with many things, which can take as short as thirty minutes or as long as Then two hours, this is normal, not every audience can be so patient.
Therefore, the audience can 100% wait for their favorite actors, but they may not be able to wait for the "signature session"”.
In the past two weeks, the back door of the Almeida Theater has become the hottest place, because young actors such as Tom Holland, Charlotte Kennedy, and Joe Alwyn have never been treated like this. There is a 100% chance that he will stop and have a brief exchange with the audience, which brings a lot of benefits to fans; especially because of Renly Hall.
Since the opening night of "Les Miserables," Renly has never been absent from a backstage signing after every show. He is sure to show up every night, and is sure to stop by to sign autographs, take photos, chat, etc. , his affinity is off the charts. According to rumors, Renly, who is aloof, proud and arrogant, shows another side of an actor..
For stage actors, communication with the audience is actually part of the job. Because the stage is an art form in which actors communicate face-to-face with the audience, the performance is incomplete without feedback from the audience. This is why people always Said that "stage door signing" is the most formal tradition among unofficial events.
However, in the era of fast food culture and national entertainment, fewer and fewer people pay attention to stage plays, and there are also fewer and fewer outstanding actors. This tradition is gradually dying out..
At night in London's West End, there are often only single-digit audiences waiting in the back alleys of those theaters, and it is extremely difficult to get into double figures. As a result, the actors are reluctant to stay, and leave in a hurry after signing autographs. Some actors even Not even willing to sign, acting more and more famous.
However, Renly showed his professionalism and dedication. In the past two weeks, he had never been absent or perfunctory..
Rumor has it that on the Monday after the opening weekend, only three people showed up in the back alley waiting for Renly. Despite this, Renly patiently stopped and not only signed autographs and took photos, but also made purchases for them. We drank coffee to keep warm, stood on the roadside and talked for nearly 20 minutes, sharing our views on the performance, and then left..
This experience was later posted on Facebook, triggering countless discussions. The direct result is that the number of viewers waiting at the back door is getting larger and larger. For example, tonight, more than 100 people were waiting at the door. Eighty spectators almost filled the entire alley..
Rebecca Burke is one of them.
This is not the first time Rebecca has been waiting for Renly at the back door. Ever since the pre-sale of tickets for the opening night, she had a close encounter with Renly, and Rebecca has fallen deeply in love with him. A big boy, sunny and bright, focused and devoted, she can even smell the dry woody smell on his body, which is fascinating.
Rebecca was one of three people in the audience that Monday.
Day after day, every day, Rebecca persisted in waiting for Renly at the back door. Each wait was different, but deep down in her heart, the uncontrollable excitement and excitement were the same. Everything was so beautiful. , but so real.
Tonight, the cold wind blew and the temperature dropped sharply, and a thin coat seemed unable to stop the cold air at all. It was already close to midnight after the performance, but Rebecca still came to the back door without hesitation and joined the crowd. , waiting for Renly to appear, the uneasy expectation is like countless butterflies fluttering in the lower abdomen, making people forget about it..
After two hours of waiting, I finally saw Renly appearing. In an instant, everything else became unimportant, and the whole world suddenly became brighter..
Standing in the turbulent wave of the crowd, Rebecca felt that she was about to suffocate. Quietly, Rebecca just stared at Renly, catching the faint tiredness between his eyebrows and the deep look in his eyes. The scarlet bloodshot everywhere, and the hoarse and lazy voice outlined a touch of fragility in the night..
“"Renly, tonight's performance is wonderful." "Master, I really like you so much." "Is it still your stage tomorrow?" "Oh my God, this is really happening again." "I can take a photo with you." One piece?”……
The chirping sounds surged forward and the crowds swarmed behind, and the burning enthusiasm seemed to be intimidated by the midnight cold. The whole alley began to boil. There were more than eighty spectators, which didn't sound like a lot, but at this time in the narrow space But it was like a stormy sea, crashing violently and ferociously, and the scene was losing control bit by bit..
Expectation, enthusiasm, emotion, excitement, happiness, beauty, excitement. Countless emotions are surging, like an erupting volcano, one after another, continuously, outlines a thrilling bright color in the cold early morning , giving people a deep sense of Renly’s popularity.
But Rebecca could only feel distressed at this time, "Quiet! Everyone be quiet!" Rebecca shouted loudly. Among the noise, her voice was almost buried and could not be heard at all, but she did not Giving up, clenching his fists, using all the strength in his body, he roared from the depths of his Dantian, "Quiet！”
This time, it was really quiet. Everyone looked at Rebecca with frightened and stunned faces, not understanding what was going on. Including Renly.
Rebecca didn't care, she said seriously, "Have you not noticed that the young master is really tired today? There have been two consecutive weeks of performances, and each performance lasted six hours. Isn't there anyone who is worried about the young master?" Status?？”
Rebecca caught a smile on the corner of Renly's mouth. It was shallow and curling. The fatigue and heaviness seemed to pull the corners of his mouth, preventing the smile from truly spreading. "The young master is not made of iron. He works harder than anyone else. We can't do anything to help, but at least we can keep some sense and not make things more difficult for the young master, okay?？”
Everyone's eyes fell on Renly's cheek. Tonight, Renly was indeed in poor condition. His physical strength and energy seemed to have reached the extreme. The fatigue between his brows still lingered, even the light in his eyes. All dimmed.
The people gradually became silent; the commotion gradually calmed down. Consciously, they began to step back slightly, opening a distance, allowing oxygen to flow into Renly's surroundings again..
Such a simple scene made Renly's nose ache slightly..
For Renly, crowds of fans have never been an easy thing. Even though his psychological barriers have gradually disappeared, he still inevitably becomes more cautious every time he faces such a situation..
It has nothing to do with the fans, but everything to do with the crowd - just like in large gathering places, commotions caused by excessive enthusiasm and madness, and even stampedes, are inevitable. When the number of people gathered exceeds a certain limit, the situation is out of control. , everything becomes unknown.
Deep down in my heart, this alarm never completely disappears.
But the scene just now changed Renly's mind. They still maintained their rationality, they were able to understand the special situation, they showed a rare grace, a little change, but it was precious. A trace of warmth flashed in their eyes. , it seems that even the coldness of the night is quietly dissipating.
“Thank you." Renly was not polite, but expressed his gratitude. He really needed a little space. "Also, I'm sorry, I'm really not in a good state today. I may not be able to sign autographs and take photos. How about this, we stand here. Let’s chat for a while. If you have any thoughts or questions about this play, please feel free to ask them. How about it?？”
“Of course there is no problem." Another girl in the crowd shouted, and then said, "Master, may I ask, during the last scene of the first act today, did the tension of the performance get a little out of control?？”
“Aha, I knew someone would be able to spot it. Yes, my control was a little bit lacking today, and the explosiveness of my singing and body movements was a little too much." Renly admitted his mistake frankly - although it was not called it at all. It was a mistake, "You still noticed such a subtle change, I have to be more attentive.".”
Such a sincere answer made everyone chuckle, and the girl continued, "But you adjusted back to the subsequent performance, and the performance in the second half was still top-notch. I have watched the premiere before, so I know , what is your best state, which captures some subtle changes.”
During the long performance, every day is a test. Even for Renly, he cannot be perfect in every performance. But this is the meaning of London's West End. As time goes by, the test will become more and more difficult..
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