Zelda Rubinstein interviewed by C Thornhill, 3 September 2003

Interview with Zelda Rubinstein [ZR] regarding the Theatre Royal and her work there. ZR talks about her background; jobs and description of work uniform. Description of the Theatre Royal in Leicester; its layout and stage area and the performances/productions. [00:11:00] ZR comments on the audience; touring companies; ticket prices; actors/performers and musicians; who ran the Theatre. [00:21:32] ZR reminisces on her time working in a cinema as an usherette, similar to her role at the Theatre Royal; the cinema's layout. Comments on the usage/customer base; redevelopment of the area. [00:27:10] ZR discusses changes to Theatre / cinemas in Leicester: social aspect of the theatres, memorable incidents at the theatre, description of male work uniforms, comments on her pay at the theatre, comments on school performances and how schools can't use theatres anymore. Details on potential redevelopment of the Haymarket Theatre and what should be added, also speaks on accessibility of the other theatres in Leicester city centre. More description of the theatre musicians