PS
The week’s run played to an average audience of 90% - which means that about 3250 people saw the show.
We got a couple of rave reviews that used such words as ‘stunning’, ‘outstanding’ and ‘excellent’. (Plus one bad review: a curmudgeonly – and somewhat bizarre - whinge that began by bemoaning the fact that Wilde’s plays weren’t written by American sitcom scriptwriters...)
The actors were all agreed that they’d had a hugely enjoyable time both during the rehearsal period and the run itself.
And, personally, it was one of the most satisfying productions I’ve ever directed.
Whichever way you look at it, Lady Windermere’s Fan has to count as a success.for the Guild.
However, in the way of theatre everywhere, we now have an instant shift of focus. With Colin McNee’s production of The Tempest only three months away, Wilde gives way to Shakespeare, and the Playhouse gives way to the great outdoors.
Theatre. Don’t you just love it?