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Small person’s adaptations

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 30 Jan 24

Many pieces of equipment and machinery I find are designed for people taller and generally bigger than me. Even something as simple as a CD case is hard to open because they’re designed for people with bigger hands! So it wasn’t...

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My next theatrical experience

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 29 Jan 24

By the time opening night rolled around, the scenery was finished, the props were made, and there was nothing much left to do. Of course a backstage crew was still needed to open and close the curtains and change the scenery but...

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I’m more of a backstage person

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 28 Jan 24

So I mentioned a while ago that I’m involved with the local amateur dramatics society. The girls and I all joined three years ago and we were all in the chorus. I’m obviously just not a natural performer. I don’t generally seek...

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What goes on behind the scenes

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 17 May 16

As some of you know I volunteer as an usher at our local theatre. Yesterday we were offered the chance to have a tour of the backstage area. Although I've worked there for many years, the 'front of house' staff who deal with the...

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