The Mitch at 50

DVD 1

THE MITCH AT 50

This documentary charts the history of the “Mitch” from the wartime appeal for a memorial to Reginald Mitchell through to its opening in 1957 and on through 50 years of plays, shows and festivals - celebrated by many societies and individuals closely linked to the Mitch. Lots of pictures and reminiscences to enjoy.

A TRIBUTE TO MARY BLAKEMAN

Mary was one of the stalwarts of the Mitch and helped achieve the building of the theatre in the 1950s. This is a celebration of her theatre work at the Mitch - in teaching, adjudicating, acting and producing. Lots of pictures, interviews with friends and colleagues - and, of course, Mary herself caught on film.

DVD 2

THIS IS YOUR HALF HOUR CALL

This documentary is a non-stop timeline charting the 45 minutes prior to curtain-up on a typical performance of a play at the Mitch. Four cameras - running continuously - show us all the activity backstage and front of house. All four films are on screen throughout, and we listen in to the various scenes in turn - FOH, backstage, male dressing oom and female dressing room. Finally we follow all participants to their positions for curtain-up. A real insight into what it takes to perform at the Mitch.