In London at the end of May, there is no breath of summer. The cold air in late spring still retains the bitter cold of winter. After nightfall, the cooling is obvious. Standing on the streets of the West Side, the cold wind is thundering, and you can even see the heat coming out when you speak, which makes people laugh and cry.

However, all of this still cannot stop the enthusiasm of fans. The alley opposite the back door of the theater was filled with crowds, crowded, shoulder to shoulder, and water was blocked. The lively and crowded scene looked like the entrance to an underground bar. The party tonight must be very, very exciting, so even in the early morning, even if it was trembling, there were still so many people gathered at the door.

The only difference is that it is not a bar, but the Almeda Theatre.

There is such a tradition in the West End of London. Loyal fans and enthusiastic audiences, after the performance, can go to the back door of the stage to wait. This is a public area where anyone can wait; when the performance finishes, if you have time, you will stop here to sign autographs, take photos, and even have a brief exchange.

This is called "stage backdoor signature", and is regarded as an unofficial fixed event in the West End of London, and it is also an opportunity for actors and audiences to communicate outside the stage.

Almost all actors are no exception. As long as you are willing and patient, you can wait 100% for the actor you like.

However, the performance tasks in the West End of London are too heavy. If the actors are in poor condition or in poor health, they may leave in a hurry. Moreover, after the performance, the actors need to deal with many things, ranging from thirty minutes to two hours, which is normal, and not every audience can be so patient.

Therefore, audiences can wait 100% for their favorite actors, but may not be able to wait for the "signature process".

In the past two weeks, the back door of the Almeida Theater has become the most popular place because young actors such as Tom Holland, Charlotte Kennedy, Joe Alvin have never been treated like this. They will stay and stop for a short time, and will communicate with the audience for a short time. Fan benefits are really a lot; and because of Renly Hall.

Since the premiere of "Les Miserables", Lan Li has never missed the backstage autograph event after each performance. It will definitely appear every night, and will definitely stop, sign, take pictures, talk, etc., with an affinity. Among the rumors, Lan Li, who is cold, proud and arrogant, shows the other side of an actor.

For stage actors, communication with the audience is actually part of their work. Because the stage is an art form of face-to-face communication between actors and audiences, the performance is incomplete without the audience's feedback information. This is why people always say that "stage backdoor signature" is the most formal tradition among unofficial activities.

However, in the era of fast food culture and national entertainment, fewer and fewer people pay attention to stage plays, and fewer outstanding actors are also less and less. This tradition is gradually disappearing.

On the night of the West End of London, there are often only single-digit audiences waiting in the back alleys of those theaters, and it is extremely difficult to double-double; further, the actors are reluctant to stay and leave in a hurry after signing autographs. Some actors are even reluctant to sign autographs, and they are becoming more and more famous.

However, Lanli showed her professionalism and dedication. She has never been absent or perfunctory for two weeks.

Rumor has it that on the Monday after the premiere weekend, only three audience members were waiting for Renli in the back alley. Despite this, Renli stopped patiently, not only completed the signature and took photos, but also bought coffee for them to keep warm. He stood on the side of the road and talked for nearly twenty minutes, shared his views on the performance, and then left.

This experience was later posted on Facebook, which caused countless discussions. The direct result was that more and more viewers were waiting at the back door. For example, tonight, more than 80 viewers were waiting at the door, which was a huge crowd of all the alleys.

Rebecca Burke is one of them.

This is not the first time Rebecca is waiting for Renley at the back door. Since the day the tickets were pre-sale on the premiere night, she and Renley had a close contact. Rebecca has fallen deeply in love with this big boy. She is sunny and bright, focused and devoted. She can even smell the dry wooden aura on his body, which is fascinating.

Among the three viewers on Monday, Rebecca was one of them.

Day after day, day after day, Rebecca insisted on waiting for Renli at the back door. Every wait was different, but deep down, the irrepressible excitement and excitement were the same. Everything was so beautiful, but so real.

Tonight, the cold wind blew and the temperature dropped sharply. The thin coat seemed to be unable to stop the invasion of the cold. After the performance, it was almost midnight, but Rebecca still came to the back door without hesitation and joined the team of everyone, waiting for Lan Li to appear. The uneasy expectation was like countless butterflies flapping their wings on their lower abdomen, making people forget it.

After waiting for two hours, I finally saw Lan Li appearing. In an instant, everything else became unimportant and the whole world suddenly became brighter.

Standing in the surging wave of the crowd, Rebecca felt that he was about to suffocate. Quietly, Rebecca stared at Renli quietly, capturing the faint fatigue between his eyebrows and the bloody blood in the depths of his eyes. His hoarse and lazy voice even outlined a fragility in the night.

"Lan Li, the performance tonight is so exciting. I really like you so much. Is it yours still on stage tomorrow? What day? All this really happens again. Can I take a photo with you?"...

The chirping sounds rushed forward and behind, and the burning enthusiasm seemed to be deterred even at midnight. The whole alley began to gush. More than 80 spectators sounded like there were not many numbers, but at this time in the narrow space, it was like a storm, violently and fiercely hitting the scene little by little.

Expectation, enthusiasm, touching, excitement, happiness, beauty, excitement. Countless emotions are surging, like an erupting volcano, one after another, continuous, outlining a thrilling bright color in the cold early morning, making people deeply feel Renli's super high popularity.

But Rebecca could only feel heartbroken at this moment, "Quiet! Everyone is quiet!" Rebecca shouted, and amid the noise, her voice was almost buried and could not be heard at all, but she did not give up, clenched her fists, used all her strength to roar from the depths of her dantian, "Quiet!"

This time, it became really quiet, and everyone looked at Rebecca with frightened and astonished expressions, not understanding what was going on, including Renli.

Rebecca didn't care at all. She said seriously, "Didn't you notice that the young master is really tired today? It's been performing for two consecutive weeks, and each show is six hours. Isn't anyone worried about the young master's condition?"

Rebecca captured a smile on the corner of Lan Li's mouth, light, slight, and the fatigue and heaviness seemed to hold the corner of her mouth, making the smile unable to truly show her face. "Young Master is not a stubborn man. He works harder than anyone else. We can't help with anything, but at least we can keep some rationality and not make the young master even more embarrassed, okay?"

Everyone's eyes fell on Lanli's cheeks. Tonight, Lanli was in a bad condition, and her physical strength and energy seemed to have reached the extreme. The fatigue between her eyebrows was still lingering, and even the light of her eyes dimmed.

People gradually became silent; the commotion gradually calmed down. Consciously, their steps began to retreat slightly, stretched apart, and let oxygen pour back into Renly's surroundings again.

Such a simple scene made Renli's nose slightly sore.

For Lan Li, it is never an easy task to have a fan crowd. Even if the psychological barrier has gradually disappeared, every time you face such a situation, you will inevitably appear more cautious.

It has nothing to do with fans, but with the crowd. It is like the commotion caused by excessive enthusiasm and excessive madness in large gathering places, and even stampede accidents, which are inevitable. When the number of people gathering exceeds a certain upper limit, the situation is out of control and everything becomes unknown.

Deep in my heart, such an alarm has never completely disappeared.

But this scene just now changed Lan Li's thoughts. They still maintained their rationality. They were able to understand the special situation. They showed a rare demeanor, and a little change was extremely precious. A trace of warmth flashed in their eyes, as if even the cold in the middle of the night was quietly dissipating.

"Thank you." Lan Li did not be polite, but expressed her gratitude. He really needed some space. "Also, sorry, I am not in good condition today, and I may not be able to sign and take pictures. Why not be like this. Let's stand here and chat for a while. If you have any ideas or questions about this play, please feel free to ask. How about it?"

"Of course there is no problem." Another girl shouted in the crowd, and then said, "Young Master, may I ask, today in the last scene of the first act, did the performance tension get a little out of control?"

"Ahh, I knew someone would definitely find it. Yes, my control is a little bit insufficient today, and the explosive power of the singing and limbs is a little too high." Lan Li admitted his mistake calmly, although this could not be called a mistake at all, "You have noticed such a subtle change, and I must be more attentive."

Such a sincere answer made everyone chuckled, and the girl continued, "But you have adjusted your performance later, and the second half of the performance is still top-notch. I have watched the premiere before, so I know what your best condition is, and this has captured some subtle changes."

Every day is a test for a long performance. Even Renli cannot be perfect for every performance. However, this is the significance of the West End of London. As time goes by, the test will become increasingly difficult.
Chapter completed!