You have a great compilation of posts and GIFs of the fantastic Mr. Hinds as well as some other classic stars.
Have you Seen him in person?
Thanks! Yes, in October 2019, I went to London to see him in Translations at the National Theatre (I also had tickets to see him in Uncle Vanya but covid fucked everything up)
It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I was lucky enough to get an amazing spot where he had a monologue right next to me on some stairs.
After the play I waited two hours at the stage door but they had a party so he was inside the building for a long time.
There was a moment when he went out to smoke on the balcony right above me and I almost had a heart attack lmao
So after waiting a long time and all the actors having left I started to lose hope, I asked everyone I could if they had seen him but no one gave me a clear answer. Although everyone repeated what a wonderful and good person he is to calm me down because I was afraid to talk to him 🥺
But suddenly there was a moment when I turned around and saw him sitting at the bar of the NT having a drink with some friends. I didn't think twice and went up to talk to him.
He turned around with a smile and we started talking for 5 minutes. He was so kind and was interested in knowing if I had understood the whole play since I'm Spanish and in fact, he asked me about Spain and such.
Then I asked him to sign the program for me and I also asked for a pic. I had a black marker but he took a gold one out of his pocket to sign it because he said it would look much better that way (my legs were literally shaking there)
Aaaaand when we said goodbye, he shook my hand so I was on the verge of passing out lmao
I can't put into words how lovely he was to me. And I know firsthand that he is that way with everyone.
I guess you didn't need all those details but talking about him makes me so happy 🥰🥰🥰