Sir Ian Mckellen

Our Patron, Sir Ian McKellen came to Bolton Little Theatre to perform his one act show prior to taking it to New York. He gave us excerpts from Henry V, Lord of the Rings and many others. 

Whilst at the theatre he took time to be interviewed by members of the youth group and had kindly agreed to record the opening speech from Little Shop of Horrors that was to be presented later that year. Unfortunately he hadn't realised that it would be on video so he had to learn it. With Ian Beeby on sound, Steve Gill on camera and Barry Hall directing it was a treat we will always remember. It shows how an actor of his experience learns lines but has the character right from the first word.

Mind you it did take 17 takes all together!