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8 stories by "George Francis"

In the pit: The importance of the keyboard set up by George Francis

In a typical orchestra pit of a West End or professional touring show now, it’s usual to have three, sometimes four, keyboards, however it is rarely the case that pianos are used. M…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 7:26am on February 26, 2012☆⚑

In the Pit: What happens when there's no room for the band? by George Francis

Have you ever turned up to a musical and thought, where's the band? Perhaps there was an empty pit, or no pit at all? No appearance on stage? They are probably in a cramped room somewhere in…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 5:34pm on January 31, 2012☆⚑

In the pit: An insight into the life of a panto Musical Director by George Francis

After catching up with panto drummer Nick Anderson in my last blog, I thought I would have a chat with a musical director as the panto season draws to a close. Dean Austin has been Musical D…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 4:38pm on January 7, 2012☆⚑

In the Pit: The trials and tribulations of drumming for pantomime by George Francis

This week I've been catching up with Nick Anderson, a 17-year-old Plymouth-based drummer who’s already making a living playing on shows such as Annie and Rent. As panto season approach…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 9:18am on November 28, 2011☆⚑

In the Pit: The countdown to panto season by George Francis

Without cracking too many terrible "oh no it isn't" puns, it's nearly time for panto season again! With not long to go until the clock strikes twelve for Cinderella, or Peter Pan takes fligh…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:38pm on November 12, 2011☆⚑

In the Pit: A week in the life of a music director by George Francis

Since the last blog I've been the busiest I've ever been. It's been production week and the actual show of Scousers on the Rampage, so I've laid this week's blog out in a diary format, to gi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:31am on November 6, 2011☆⚑

In the Pit: A musician's preparation for opening night by George Francis

Since my last blog detailing my role as Music Director for the variety show Scousers on the Rampage, we’ve had a great and very productive week in preparation for the opening night. Wi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 4:10pm on October 14, 2011☆⚑

In the Pit: The forgotten part of the show by George Francis

Every time I go to the theatre, I buy a programme and the first thing I do is turn to the page where the musicians are listed. Musicians are often the forgotten part of the show, and when th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:13am on October 1, 2011☆⚑
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