People say 2016 was when it all started going downhill — and for me, and many others, that all started with Alan Rickman’s passing on 14th January 2016.
Even though he’s been gone for 10 years now, his spirit is still with us, still inspiring people, and even still gaining new fans as people discover his work, whether that be through watching Die Hard or Love Actually at Christmas, or a Star Trek fan watching Galaxy Quest, or a period drama lover falling in love with Colonel Brandon.
As a gesture of love and gratitude towards him, I will be sponsoring a memorial seat at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in Alan’s name. The seat will bear his name for 10 years, ensuring that Alan’s legacy continues on for another decade yet. It would be amazing if we could all pitch in and donate together, dedicating the seat to him not just from one person but from a whole collective of people who he continues to inspire even now.
I chose the Birmingham Rep because it was the theatre that Alan made his debut at as Sherlock Holmes 50 years ago this November, in 1976. It’s also a theatre that’s local to me which does some great work nurturing new talent, which any theatre lover will agree is an extremely important and worthy mission.
The cost of the memorial seat is £250; if we manage to raise more, any further amount will be an additional donation to the theatre.
To commemorate the 10 year anniversary of Alan’s passing on 14 January 2016, we are looking to rai… Millie W needs your support for Alan Ric
