I started with this one as the lid is broken so I want to empty it to throw it away. I've filled it with so much stuff I've broken it, surely a sign that I need to have a clear out.
I sorted through it to separate all the things that aren't theatre programmes: those glossy things they sell you at big gigs now (the stripy top thing is from a Pet Shop Boys gig); guidebooks to country houses; guides to Art exhibitions; programmes for dance events (there was a disproportionately large number in here which suggest some previous sorting had occurred - dance might be covered later on once I've worked through all the plays and musicals). I was left with this:
As I went through them I realised there would be some I would never be able to part with but also that there were plenty I would have very confidently say I'd never seen. I think it's the latter I'm going to start with as it will be easy to throw away something I don't even remember.
My intention is to take a picture of the cover and anything inside it that catches my eyes, then list the cast, writer and director (and anyone else notable involved). I'll also record the venue and if it's easy to find out the year. I was going to leave it at that but just looking at them brought back memories, or didn't bring back memories, and I might record that too.
This isn't going to be a regular thing - I'll just do it as and when I'm in the mood. It feels like a task for a winter's afternoon.
One final thing - you may not agree with me throwing them away but please don't tell me.
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