Falkirk Town Hall closure sparks sad memories after final performance
dailyrecord.co.ukA photograph of an empty stage and a 'ghost light' has sparked bitter-sweet memories for many, as Falkirk Town Hall closed its doors for the last time.
For Jamie O'Rourke, director of Project Theatre, the powerful image said it all. "As the stage went quiet, the team upheld the theatre tradition of keeping a single light, known as the ghost light, turned on so the stage never goes fully dark.
It’s said the light is for the ghost, that every theatre has, to perform at night," he said. READ MORE: Falkirk rat problem prompts public meeting to demand action on pest control"This time it was lit for all those who have tread the boards over the years.
So many memories."For opera singer Cheryl Forbes, the image also stirred wonderful memories of the stage she credits with starting her on the road to her professional career.Looking at the photograph, she said: "I can almost hear the sounds of excited children backstage getting their make-up on and waiting on 'beginners please'.
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