West End stars Maria Friedman and Adrian Der Gregorian’s Doorstep Productions is celebrating its first birthday.
Launched in 2020, the company which was set up to bring the magic of live theatre to the people’s doorsteps and neighbourhoods during lockdown has proved a hit with theatre-lovers across the country.
Commenting on the success of the company which was backed by leading figures within the theatre community, Friedman said: “Doorstep Productions started as an idea to go and spread some joy at Christmas. We were dressed head to toe in beautiful, Dickensian costumes, holding lanterns and singing carols outside hospice windows or care home gardens – anywhere there were socially isolated folk.
“Doorstep has gone from strength to strength and one year later with the West End thankfully back on its feet we have been so heartened that we are still very much in demand… and continue bring magic for your special occasion. You don’t even have to face the tubes and crowds. We so appreciate your continued support for our community of actors and creatives who are still suffering from the effects of the last 18 months.”
Doorstep clients can create their own programme from theatreland classics including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Mary Poppins and Hamilton, which are blended seamlessly into a fully orchestrated spectacle, costumed and directed by an Olivier Award-winning creative team.
For the festive season, the company is offering a traditional Dickensian-style close harmony carol singing experience which will include the provision of candles, lanterns and song sheets to allow friends and neighbours to join in the outdoor fun.
Suppliers who have provided their services free of charge include: Nica Burns, Sonia Friedman Productions, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group, Cameron Mackintosh, Bill Kenwright, musical director Fiz Shapur, costume designer Jonathan Lipman, costumiers Angels, wig makers Campbell Young Associates, Richard Mawbey, Lizzie Frankel for Propworks, Dean St Studios, Dewynters and Bob King Creative.
One of musical theatre’s most enduringly popular leading ladies and the winner of four Olivier Awards, Friedman’s stellar CV includes starring roles in Chicago, The Witches of Eastwick, Ragtime and Trevor Nunn’s recent critically- acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Der Gregorian made his professional and West End debut in Bombay Dreams in 2002. The actor appeared in the world premieres of The Woman in White and Made in Dagenham and was most recently seen in Jamie Lloyd’s Olivier Award-winning production of Cyrano De Bergerac at the Playhouse Theatre.
Angela Thomas
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