Exeunt: The Stage Door Project

During the pandemic in 2020, two actors photographed the stage doors of deserted West End theatres to create a tribute to the art form and the legends behind it. The project, called Exeunt - The Stage Door Project, features anecdotes from actors and luminaries and raises funds for the Actors Benevolent Fund, ArtsMinds, and Theatre Artists Fund.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2021
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd

In 2020, a historic moment unfolded as heavy red curtains descended upon stages across the West End, shutting down all theaters. Two actors, deeply lamenting the loss of their beloved theater homes, sought solace in a form of art that could endure the ensuing months. Determined to capture the essence of the deserted city, they embarked on a remarkable collaborative project, known as Exeunt – The Stage Door Project. Spanning nearly two years in the making, this extraordinary endeavor brings together captivating images of the closed stage doors, alongside anecdotes from some of the world's foremost luminaries who have graced the boards of the featured theaters. Exeunt serves as a tribute to the enchanting nature of the stage door and the untold stories concealed behind its doors. It celebrates the legendary theaters of the city, the extraordinary individuals behind the curtain, and the unwavering audiences who have returned in triumph after the storm. Proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to the Actors Benevolent Fund, ArtsMinds, and Theatre Artists Fund, supporting the well-being and artistic endeavors of actors and theater artists. The words of renowned actors and artists such as Dame Judi Dench, Emma Rice, Ned Seago, Simon Callow, John McCrea, Diane Page, Reece Shearsmith, Anita Dobson, Macy Nyman, David Bedella, Kwong Loke, Luke Giles, Stephanie Street, Dame Harriet Walter, Rebecca Frecknall, David Jonsson, Jackie Clune, Ben Cracknell, Richard Sutton, Adeyinka Akinrinade, Le Gateau Chocolat, Paule Constable, Lucian Msamati, Adrian Scarborough, David Acton, Natalie Law, Gordon Millar, Leanne Robinson, Thomas Aldridge, Katrina Lindsay, Eben Figueiredo, Andy Taylor, Aimie Atkinson, Jack Holden, Laura Donnelly, Laurie Kynaston, Abraham Popoola, Oengus MacNamara, Louis Maskell, Valda Aviks, Garry Cooper, Mark Dugdale, Lyn Paul, James Graham, Emma Sheppard, Paul Bazely, Preston Nyman, Lauren Ward, Jessica Hung Han Yun, Natalie McQueen, Gavin Spokes, Niamh Cusack, Paterson Joseph, Anna Fleischle, Daniel Monks, Michael Sheen, Lia Williams, Ruthie Hen grace the pages of this captivating publication.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 218 x 266 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913724757