The owner of the first new-build West-End theatre in 50 years says the venue’s opening night was a “glorious and thrilling”Evening brought her happiness. “enormous relief”.
Nica Burns stated that the venue was “embraced”by audiences, but still required to “earn its place”In the famous theatre district.
@sohoplace opened Thursday night with Marvellous. It is the culmination a 12-year-old project by Ms Burns.
The new theatre is situated adjacent to the Astoria Theatre in central London. Crossrail was built on the same site.
Nica Burns, theatre owner, stated that the theatre was needed. ‘to earn its place’Geraint Lewis/PA is the famous theatre district.
Speaking to the PA news agency following the conclusion of the venue’s first performance, Ms Burns said she felt “an enormous sense of relief”Now, her accomplishment was fully absorbed.
“At the start of the evening it was a potent mix of adrenaline and fear… the attention to detail has been literally millimetre by millimetre – a great deal of passion and thought and care has gone into it,”She said.
“But at the end of the day it doesn’t matter what I think, we will be judged by the public.
“People loved the building, which of course for me is a ‘thank goodness and wow’ – because when you work this close on something you can lose perspective.”
It’s exciting to be open but we have to earn our place among all these great buildings.
@sohoplace owner, Nica Burns
Ms. Burns stated that @sohoplace was constructed to “offer something different and different possibilities”In the West End’s history and grandeur.
“It’s exciting to be open but we have to earn our place among all these great buildings,”She told PA.
“It was a glorious, thrilling evening and it was fantastic to hear the waves of laughter coming in followed by the silence of the emotional moments.”
Marvellous follows Neil’s true story. “Nello”Baldwin, who has defied all expectations and led the most incredible life.
Marvellous follows Neil’s true story. ‘Nello’Baldwin, who defied all expectations, led and continues leading the most extraordinary life (Craig Sugden/PA).
“We’ve all come out of incredibly difficult times … where everyone’s lives were overturned and what was normal stopped,” Ms Burns said.
“This play is a very inspirational true story of someone who was told they weren’t able to follow their dreams (but) said I’m not accepting any of this and overcame every challenge to have the most marvellous life.
“That is an inspiring story for today.”
She also added: “I am a very, very happy woman tonight, but we just need to keep on working for excellence in everything we do.”