Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End

By: May. 05, 2020
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While West End theatres remain dark, photographer Troy David Johnston, who is normally employed in the wardrobe department at Wicked, is shining a spotlight on what remains of the usually bustling streets of London.

"With the closure of the West End theatres, I decided I needed something practical to do." says Johnston. "So I would take my camera with me when I went out cycling for my allowance of exercise time. And usually I was cycling through Central London. As I cycled through the quiet streets, I started taking pictures of our closed theatres."

Below, check out Troy's stunning, ongoing photo series, titled 'Going Dark'. To purchase prints or check out more of Troy's images, visit: https://troydavidjohnston.picfair.com/.

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
9 to 5 at the Savoy Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
& Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
The Comedy About a Bank Robbery at the Criterion Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Barbican Centre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Kunene And The King at the Ambassadors Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Matilda at the Cambridge Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Only Fools And Horses at the Theatre Royal Haymarket

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Shaftesbury Avenue

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Six at the Arts Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Tina at the Aldwych Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre

Photo Flash: Shining a Light on the Dark Theatres of the West End
Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre


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