Theatreland

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Theatreland is the first ever observational documentary to look behind the scenes at one of London's premiere West End theatres. This programme follows the Theatre Royal Haymarket's busy daily life from the front of house team dealing with the public, to the production teams backstage working to get a new production up and running, along with all the dramas, disasters and tantrums that can erupt behind the velvet curtain. Filming coincides with the arrival of new artistic director, Sean Mathias, and will include his first production, Waiting for Godot one of the most eagerly-awaited theatrical events of 2009, featuring three legends of stage and screen Sir Ian McKellen, Simon Callow and Patrick Stewart.

8 episodes

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1x01 Bringing The House Down

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Fly-on-the-wall documentary series following six months in the life of London's Theatre Royal Haymarket, as they prepare for the new production of Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen.

1x02 OK, Now Entertain Us!

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The cast of Waiting for Godot faces a first-night audience of celebrities and VIPs, but hidden in the shadows are the critics whose judgment could make or break the production.

The Theatre Royal, Haymarket has a long and distinguished history, a proud tradition. But it's also one of London's most haunted theatres and has a dark secret.

1x05 Waiting In The Wings

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With over 100 performances of 'Waiting for Godot' so far, the strain on the actors voices is immense.

1x06 Goodbye Godot

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After 177 sell out performances 'Waiting For Godot' closes at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Simon Callow and Ronald Pickup speak openly about an experience that has changed them all - forever.

1x07 Blonde Or Brunette

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At the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, Anna Friel has been cast as Holly Golightly in the first ever stage production of Breakfast at Tiffany's.

1x08 Blood, Sweat And Magic

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After just five weeks rehearsal the cast and crew of Breakfast at Tiffany's prepare for the first night preview. Can artistic director Sean Mathias repeat the astonishing success he had with 'Waiting For Godot'?

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