The show must go on, after all.
During a performance of PIAF by Pam Gems at The Gate Theatre last night, 17th January, a false alarm that led to evacuation added a wholesome quality to the show rather than ruin it.
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As you can see from the below clip, the audience was enjoying the al fresco version of the performance, making the most of an unideal situation.
No danger of a fire alarm stopping the show #piaf @GateTheatreDub @camilleos pic.twitter.com/8vv2lL3YOv
— Jo Mangan (@jomangan) January 17, 2023
The Gate said this of the experience:
“During the interval for our current production of PIAF by Pam Gems there was a false alarm which resulted in the building being evacuated for a short amount of time. Thankfully everyone was safe but while they waited for further instruction the cast continued performing for our audience outside. It created a wonderful warm atmosphere even though the it was cold outside. The cast thought it was a really special experience!”
Future audiences are surely going to be asking for an outdoor performance after this.
Header images via Shutterstock & Twitter/JoMangan
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