Just wanted to remind anyone that was scrolling through the comment section (like I just so happen to be) that you're a strong, wonderful and beautiful person with so much to live for and a lovely life ahead of them. These problems that you might be experiencing are only temporary, they won't stick around forever. So keep strong, keep your head up and remember that there's always a solution to a problem. Talk to someone, hug a pillow, cry. Please don't hurt yourself or someone else. I'm always here for anyone that may need it! Have a great day anyone that is reading. I think you're great x
You don't talk about stage door as much as I think you think you do. You're the kindest most inspirational ever and you have every right to talk about things that irrate you. You're a hard working respectable person that I absolutely adore 💜 (I always feel weird commenting on videos so I'll anxiously disappear haha)
honestly i think the reason why you see a lot of people quit regular day jobs (or not tell people what they do or where they do it if they work in less public jobs) is because people DO follow them places, they DO pretty much get stalked like any famous person, it isn't right for them to have such crazy expectations of you, but it is something that you somewhat sacrifice for doing UA-cam successfully that people will forget you're human.
My mum saw this video before me. Meeting Carrie has really changed her 😂
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Carrie I totally understand what you were saying at stage door. I'm an actor/singer/Tuber as well and I feel like no one who isn't in theatre or the performance world truly understands how much energy is required to go on stage and put it all out there. We have fun at work but it's not less demanding to our bodies. It's exhausting. We may not work 10 hour days everyday but the amount of energy we put Into our shows (let alone the working out, warming up, cooling down) is undeniable but often disregarded. I'm with ya girl.
Can I just say that the face you made while riding the elevator completely made my day? That look of curiosity, wonder and amusement was absolutely adorable. xD
I just think it's so strange how oblivious people are to believe stage door is a meet and greet spot, like do they think that "wow this door with the 'authorised personnel only' sign, located as far away from the main entrance as possible, is probably just the place actors go when they want to entertain a crowd"? or is it maybe that the very purpose of having a special door is to be able to avoid the crowd at the main entrance so you can get your tired ass home in peace?
I would actually imagine that if a big youtuber had a 'normal' job, fans would show up there hoping for pictures and a chat as well. And while it may be true that a lot of people don't see working as an actor in a theatre as a difficult job compared to other jobs, I think that's a separate issue that isn't necessarily related to whether or not fans feel entitled to meet youtubers when they're done with their workday. I don't know of any myself but I see some other comments mentioning that there have been youtubers who were forced to quit their other jobs because fans showed up to them. I do think that the fact that your viewers are fully aware that you do meet/have met many viewers at stage door may have led to some of them believing that that's standard procedure rather than a privilege though, which may be what makes it seem like your job in the theatre in particular makes viewers think they're entitled to meet you at work.
Yeah I agree. I think my point about certain people not respecting acting as a real job, means their more inclined to demand your time at stage door because they don't respect that you've just done a full day of work. They think you have a laugh for a living and therefore you're a diva or a prima donna if you don't show at stage door. xxx
I also feel bad for people like Zoella where people know where she lives and wait outside he house until she leaves, I think she's even said some days she's been housebound all day because of it
Jemima Murphy Yeah that's totally fucked up, at least in a workplace viewers technically have the right to be there because it is a public space, but I can't even comprehend why some fans think they're entitled to come to youtubers homes.
+ItsWayPastMyBedTime I think Rebecca Brown has addressed the same issues in a video? She worked in retail and fans would pop at the store just to see her and ended up not buying anything and abusing of her time, which might have caused here problems and embarrass with coworkers or bosses.
Just wanted to say that one youtuber (I forget her name) had to quit her job at Starbucks because so many fans were loitering and disrupting her during work hours :// so a youtuber might not encounter fans at a different job, but it's still possible Love the video! I appreciate you taking the time to explain something that is more controversial and difficult to put into words :)
Wow that's a real 'everyday issue' - I wonder what this means for the future of online creators?! In 5 years the whole scope will change again I'm sure!
Keyholder Rachel Whitehurst was the youtuber I was thinking of! Gaby Dunn mentioned her in this article-- fusion.net/story/244545/famous-and-broke-on-youtube-instagram-social-media/
I laughed out loud at the elevator bit, you're so hilarious and I actually agree with you on the stage door bit. If I ever get the chance to meet you it would because you're an amazing actress, singer and a good person. Xx
Maybe fans/supporters could have an unwritten hopeful rule that "meet and greets and book signings are chances to say hello but theatre is your work place. Meaning attending theatre is an opportunity to see Carrie :) but on stage only- unless announced otherwise that Carrie will be at stage door after the performance. That way Carrie wouldn't feel obliged/under pressure/stressed to be there after every performance and hopefuls would go home 100% happy as well.
This videos about your theater life are the best thing ever! There are not many channels on youtube about this subject, and since I also am an actress I love to see this things. And I have to agree with you, cause people really sometimes except to meet the youtuber and most of the time they don't come to see the show because of the show. It is awesome to have an audience, but most of the times we do really want people to come and just see the show. Sometimes this can be really sad. Anyway, hope you are having a great time! Loves from Brazil
I'm so sorry about the whole Stage Door fiasco Carrie! It was definately way calmer when I met you at Stage Door last year at Les Mis, I really do hope things get better for you and that the rest of the Hopefuls will listen and take in the message you are sending xxx
I'm watching this like 6 months on, and it still gives me chills that I've worked in that theatre, quite a lot, so to see it on one of my favourite youtubers videos is crazy! (Also met Carrie when she came into my work and it literally made my year. Carrie, if you're reading this, I apologise for acting a little insane when you came into the Everyman at Birmingham! Love, the starstruck bartender
no, youtubers that work in stores would have even more fan experiences because the fans can come in to talk to them whenever whereas your fans aren't allowed backstage at the theatre.
Lots of people have pointed out that those UA-camrs would probably be fired from their jobs if fans kept interrupting them from doing their work! Work it work. Not a meet and greet. xxx
Such a shame that you have had another bad stage door experience. Saw Chitty last night (Saturday) and it was amazing. When me and my brother found out you were in the show we knew we had to see it. We've been fans of yours and the show for years so it seemed perfect. We adored the show, both crying and laughing throughout. We waited at stage door, just on the off-chance, but never expected to meet anyone. We spoke to some people who didn't seem to understand that when you buy a ticket it does not entitle you to a meet and greet. Me and my brother had an amazing weekend in a city we never visited, we heard you sing live (which was astounding may I add) and had an incredible theatre experience. Thank you Carrie!
Saw Chitty last night and didn't stage door because I know it's been crazy recently, so just wanted to say here that the show was excellent. Props to the whole cast! Particularly enjoyed your performance of Lovely Lonely Man x
I always love people who keep their sense of childlike wonder. Now that could be a bit of a bias because I'm 18 and still tend to have it quite often, but it's always lovely to see people who keep it and Carrie is one of those people. I thought there was something I liked about you (okay, many things actually), but I couldn't quite put my finger on it until I rewatched this. ♡♡♡♡
This upload couldn't have been better timed, I was really in need of a pick me up and was just gonna watch some of your older videos to give myself it. Thank you for having one of those personalities that instantly makes me smile, you're a genuinely wonderful human being and I really hope you've had a good day! Sleep well, Carrie, have sweet dreams x
You keep rewarding my late nights!!! This is the second video now where I have beaten myself up for staying up late and then you come, you little miracle of joy and now you've got me all saying "see, this is why we stay up at 2am, only the best things happen at 2am!!" Oh carrie, I love you
Hey Carrie! I came to see the show on opening night and I have to say it was absolutely amazing! When Chitty flew I went to my sister LOOK LOOK!!! It was incredible and thank you to you and all the cast and crew who made it such a memorable evening! I just wanted to also say from your video that I see where the overlap is. Personally, I am a huge theatre lover hoping to go into costume some day so watching your videos have really inspired me into what life is kind of like backstage! Thank you once again and I wish you luck with the end of the tour with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! xx
It was so good to see your different take on the whole stage door stuff and I think your right. I'm really glad Birm Hippodrome are looking after you well, they're a great team! :)
I did actually meet a youtuber who works at Waterstones. He looked so terrified when I recognized him, I quickly changed the subject and left, because I didn't want to bother him at his place of work. Stage door shouldn't be any different - if you want to meet people, that's great, but when you don't, the audience has to respect that.
I really wish I could go to stage door at sometime, not only to meet you but to congratulate amazing theater actors on their work and how amazing they all are, I appreciate the theater so much and going to a West End production or a Broadway production is on my bucket list, I just wish Australia had more known performances. You're amazing Carrie, keep doing you, be the amazing performer and person you are
I'm from Birmingham. Enjoy your visit but I'm in Orlando visiting Walt Disney World and Universal with my husband and sons!!! I know you love it here and so do we!!! Also been to Discovery Cove. Very hot humid and sunny but having a fantastic time. Long busy days with lots of walking. And Tower of Terror was pretty exhilarating for me too!!! Love your vlogs Carrie. Xxxx
I always love watching videos like this when you talk about stage door. I saw the show Wednesday night (7th) in Birmingham and I thought you were amazing. I understand fully that you may not be able to come out after the show for a while( like this night in particular as you had a cast party) , or not even be able to stay for long or not at all. either way, and watching your vlogs and reading your tweets and posts about this made me understand more. however my boyfriend didn't fully understand why you couldn't take the time away from your party and come and meet your fans and said you were a "diva". we argued and I got rather passionate in defending you, as I know how it feels after a show ( although mine it's only amateur theatre but I'm sure you see my point) and you would love to meet your fans, but there are times when you are unable to. I do understand and respect that. I would have stayed there for as long as I possibly could but unfortunately I had to get my last train home, but even though I didn't get the chance to meet you or some of the other cast members ( I met phill and Claire so that was pretty cool making my mum jealous with that ) knowing that I was only 5 rows away from you, having only seen yourself, Lee mead and Matt Gillett on a tiny ipad screen on UA-cam or TV shows, and through your books, it was still just as wonderful and magical as if I had of met you. Seeing one of my idols on stage finally after 2 years of wanting to ( so badly wanted to see Les mis and WOTW ) was beyond wonderful, I really hope I get to meet you one day.. just so I can thank you for absolutely everything. Thank you Carrie. For being... you :)
I imagine so many people probably ride up and down that elevator just to hear it sing! X) Also, that window thing was really cool!! So glad I watched this video and got to see those things in it! :) :) :)
I remember when I went to the Icon Gallery on a photography trip and I had the same reaction. to the elevator as you! But they didn't have the board that puts you out the window, I wanna go back now 😆
I came to see Chitty yesterday for the second time in month and you were fabulous! I've had the finale version of chitty and act English in my head for the whole day now 😁 also, this video cheered me up a lot as its my first night at uni, I'm missing home and some guy smashed my phone screen 😳 love you lots xx
I'm so pleased that you found Quarter Horse. I lived five minutes away when I was at uni in Birmingham (you can see the halls I was in as soon as you walk out the door) and it was such a welcome addition. You should try The Warehouse Cafe in Digbeth - it's a veggie/vegan place and I've never heard a bad word said about it! The library is well worth a visit as well, especially the roof garden. Have a wonderful time at the Hippodrome, it's a beautiful theatre! Hope stage door is a more enjoyable experience this time round 💙💙
I love your vlogs because all the funny little things in your life are documented and if you didn't vlog it would only be you laughing at stuff like the broken lift or going to the wrong warm up room! It makes like a series of inside jokes for the hopefuls! Love ya carrie!! x
I'd completely forgotten but just remembered that the dance studio room with the mirrors was where i used to do dance lessons when i was younger! And I used to go to the ikon gallery with my school! (p.s, can't wait to see you tonight!)
When I was five, I went to see my first pantomime. It was Jack and the Beanstalk and John Barrowman was laying Jack. They invited children on stage, and I was one of them. It was so nice meeting him! He also rode in a bike ride for a boy that died in my school. He's a cool person.
I really think, that Carrie's videos are the most interesting to watch! I love getting my tea or coffee and just sitting down to watch a video or two (or ten if I have time :D).
I love you so much, totally agree with you on the stage door thing and if I ever do get the chance to meet you it would because you're an amazing actress and person. Xx
When I was in England last month one of the only stores I wanted to visit was Waterstones because I had to pick up On the Other Side and all of Gi's books since I couldn't find them anywhere in America! I finished your book on the journey home (close to 20 hours) and it was such a beautiful story.
At 0:16 that's the house from Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). Did you ever get to see John Barrowman? At 2:29, those have to be the fanciest theater boxes I've ever seen, I'd love to see a Broadway show from one of those someday. I agree with you about Stage Door, that people do have this preconceive notion that they are guaranteed to meet their favorite actor/UA-camr; when they forget that doing so is something an actor chooses to do themselves and that they are not contracted to do so otherwise. Was that board that you were lying on and then pushed yourself out the window, some sort of fire escape contraption? When you said Tower of Terror, I thought oh dear, I know where this is going, but was surprised that instead of dropping you thirteen stories; the elevator sings as you slowly descended like Glinda in her bubble. That elevator needs to be installed everywhere now, it is just too cool not to be.
It's the one with the graffiti on the side it right next to the car park (parking lot). The actual house from the movie was a set built on the back lot of Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Bedknobs, was set in the village of Pepperinge Eye, Dorest.
I think that the points you made about acting/ performing not being taken seriously as a "normal" job were very valid and completely accurate and it needs to be addressed so well done for doing that!! Also that window thing looked equally terrifying and breathtaking, now I wanna do it so badly!!! And that elevator is awesome love it the music was great !! Your face while in there was adorable, love it!! Where is this mystical place!! And john Barrowman was in the theatre and you didn't meet him? Shocking!! Haha
Im reading the girl of ink and stars too!! Wasn't going to but I go in waterstones everyday and the lady recognised me so she said I could have it for £2. I can honestly say I am in love with it
The last time I visited the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham I rode up and down in that elevator for the best part of half an hour because it was so much fun!
i think people definitely would turn up at a supermarket to meet their favourite youtuber if they worked there, however it would definitely die down at some point but with theatre new people come and see it every single day and some people see it as their chance to meet you because they've come all that way to see the show but with working in a supermarket not as many people would travel from all over the country to go there if that makes sense
I did my work experience there last year and it was so weird seeing her walking around because I knew where she was going 😂😂 I had the exact same reaction to that lift
I get where you are coming from on stage door people are so hateful if they don't meet you but you aren't always gunna come out after a show and even if you do sometimes you are probably just really tired and want to go home. I always go to watch the shows anyone I get to meet at stage door is just an added bonus :) Love you Carrie x
Hi Carrie! You are so inspiring to me and your videos just add to the joy of my day. Someday I hope to be in theatre and to just grow as a performer and as a person. Hope you're having a wonderful time! -love from the Philippines :)
Your thoughts on stage door are interesting. I learned from your channel what stage door is, as I've never been to a big, proper production of anything. I'd like to learn more before having my own opinion. But I will say that elevator was great.
I would go, if I could, to see the show because I'm a massive musical theatre fan and yes I would wait a little to see you outside of the stage door, but I get what you are saying... lovely video :)
That was an excellent thought spew. Carefully done and still very loving but communicating well a difficult issue. There is a singing lift in the royal festival hall! We had a UA-cam gathering there for London Small UA-camrs and took full advantage :') so much fun!!
I don't move back to Birmingham till the last day of the Chitty tour. So sad I'm missing it. I absolutely love Ikon it will always hold a special place in my heart. When I moved to uni last year I went and saw my first proper art show there (Fiona Banner). Enjoy Birmingham. :)
I've been to see Les Mis and Chitty with you in primarily because I love the theatre but I also think the thing that pushed me to actually buy the tickets was because I like you as a performer and youtuber and wanted to see you in a show. I've never waited for you at stage door though because that just feels weird to me, and I think you have explained it well here! I bet it kills you inside a little bit every time as a performer when someone comes to meet you and not really to see the show. I feel bad that after a long day of exhausting work (as a two hour long show is), you have to wait around chatting to strangers afterwards when you probably just wanna get home. I think you explained the situation well in this video and anyone who feels you have a responsibility to meet them at stage door really has the wrong idea! I loved both shows, by the way! Both made me cry at various points. There's just something about musicals. SO EMOTIONAL. Also Chitty was way funnier than I expected!
Just wanted to remind anyone that was scrolling through the comment section (like I just so happen to be) that you're a strong, wonderful and beautiful person with so much to live for and a lovely life ahead of them. These problems that you might be experiencing are only temporary, they won't stick around forever. So keep strong, keep your head up and remember that there's always a solution to a problem. Talk to someone, hug a pillow, cry. Please don't hurt yourself or someone else. I'm always here for anyone that may need it! Have a great day anyone that is reading. I think you're great x
It's people like you who make this world a happy place. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this!
you are amazing. thank you. this was so unexpected that I am crying with happiness. xxx
+Daniek x I needed this. Thanks love. Cheers
this made me tear up, so sweet and genuine. thanks so much
That elevator was the best thing in the world! Literally made my day and I want to go there now :)
Portuguese?? Sameeee it looks fantastic!!
+Inês Varela Siiim :)
+Rita Azevedo boa! Olá!
Rita Azevedo YESSSSS!!!
where was the lift? i really want to go!
I love how genuinely happy that elevator made you.
You don't talk about stage door as much as I think you think you do. You're the kindest most inspirational ever and you have every right to talk about things that irrate you. You're a hard working respectable person that I absolutely adore 💜 (I always feel weird commenting on videos so I'll anxiously disappear haha)
honestly i think the reason why you see a lot of people quit regular day jobs (or not tell people what they do or where they do it if they work in less public jobs) is because people DO follow them places, they DO pretty much get stalked like any famous person, it isn't right for them to have such crazy expectations of you, but it is something that you somewhat sacrifice for doing UA-cam successfully that people will forget you're human.
My mum saw this video before me. Meeting Carrie has really changed her 😂
Carrie I totally understand what you were saying at stage door. I'm an actor/singer/Tuber as well and I feel like no one who isn't in theatre or the performance world truly understands how much energy is required to go on stage and put it all out there. We have fun at work but it's not less demanding to our bodies. It's exhausting. We may not work 10 hour days everyday but the amount of energy we put Into our shows (let alone the working out, warming up, cooling down) is undeniable but often disregarded. I'm with ya girl.
The elevator is simply amazing
Your expression in the lift was so cute! Omg
My heart skipped a beat when you said John Barrowman 😍
Can I just say that the face you made while riding the elevator completely made my day? That look of curiosity, wonder and amusement was absolutely adorable. xD
I know you mainly only show the best bits of your day but your life looks so enchanting and happy! Xx
I just think it's so strange how oblivious people are to believe stage door is a meet and greet spot, like do they think that "wow this door with the 'authorised personnel only' sign, located as far away from the main entrance as possible, is probably just the place actors go when they want to entertain a crowd"? or is it maybe that the very purpose of having a special door is to be able to avoid the crowd at the main entrance so you can get your tired ass home in peace?
I would actually imagine that if a big youtuber had a 'normal' job, fans would show up there hoping for pictures and a chat as well. And while it may be true that a lot of people don't see working as an actor in a theatre as a difficult job compared to other jobs, I think that's a separate issue that isn't necessarily related to whether or not fans feel entitled to meet youtubers when they're done with their workday. I don't know of any myself but I see some other comments mentioning that there have been youtubers who were forced to quit their other jobs because fans showed up to them. I do think that the fact that your viewers are fully aware that you do meet/have met many viewers at stage door may have led to some of them believing that that's standard procedure rather than a privilege though, which may be what makes it seem like your job in the theatre in particular makes viewers think they're entitled to meet you at work.
Yeah I agree. I think my point about certain people not respecting acting as a real job, means their more inclined to demand your time at stage door because they don't respect that you've just done a full day of work. They think you have a laugh for a living and therefore you're a diva or a prima donna if you don't show at stage door. xxx
I also feel bad for people like Zoella where people know where she lives and wait outside he house until she leaves, I think she's even said some days she's been housebound all day because of it
***** Yeah I see what you mean, that could definitely be part of it too.
Jemima Murphy Yeah that's totally fucked up, at least in a workplace viewers technically have the right to be there because it is a public space, but I can't even comprehend why some fans think they're entitled to come to youtubers homes.
+ItsWayPastMyBedTime I think Rebecca Brown has addressed the same issues in a video? She worked in retail and fans would pop at the store just to see her and ended up not buying anything and abusing of her time, which might have caused here problems and embarrass with coworkers or bosses.
The Girl of Ink and Stars was one of the many books I read this summer and loved it!
Just wanted to say that one youtuber (I forget her name) had to quit her job at Starbucks because so many fans were loitering and disrupting her during work hours :// so a youtuber might not encounter fans at a different job, but it's still possible
Love the video! I appreciate you taking the time to explain something that is more controversial and difficult to put into words :)
Also that title was so good! A***
Wow that's a real 'everyday issue' - I wonder what this means for the future of online creators?! In 5 years the whole scope will change again I'm sure!
Rachel Whitehurst had to quit her Starbucks job, so scary.
Keyholder Rachel Whitehurst was the youtuber I was thinking of! Gaby Dunn mentioned her in this article-- fusion.net/story/244545/famous-and-broke-on-youtube-instagram-social-media/
Kirsten Joy Love Gabby's new podcast. Bad with money.
I laughed out loud at the elevator bit, you're so hilarious and I actually agree with you on the stage door bit. If I ever get the chance to meet you it would because you're an amazing actress, singer and a good person. Xx
Your ability to get excited never ceases to amaze me.
that guy has one of the most calming voices i've ever heard holy crap
Maybe fans/supporters could have an unwritten hopeful rule that "meet and greets and book signings are chances to say hello but theatre is your work place. Meaning attending theatre is an opportunity to see Carrie :) but on stage only- unless announced otherwise that Carrie will be at stage door after the performance. That way Carrie wouldn't feel obliged/under pressure/stressed to be there after every performance and hopefuls would go home 100% happy as well.
This videos about your theater life are the best thing ever! There are not many channels on youtube about this subject, and since I also am an actress I love to see this things. And I have to agree with you, cause people really sometimes except to meet the youtuber and most of the time they don't come to see the show because of the show. It is awesome to have an audience, but most of the times we do really want people to come and just see the show. Sometimes this can be really sad.
Anyway, hope you are having a great time! Loves from Brazil
I'm so sorry about the whole Stage Door fiasco Carrie! It was definately way calmer when I met you at Stage Door last year at Les Mis, I really do hope things get better for you and that the rest of the Hopefuls will listen and take in the message you are sending xxx
Carrie's excitement and appreciation for the little things like fridges in her dressing room and harmonizing in elevators literally made my day! :D
Your hair is getting longer! I love how it's growing in :)
especially around 3:00
Loving the Lift (Elevator at the end! hahahah)
I'm watching this like 6 months on, and it still gives me chills that I've worked in that theatre, quite a lot, so to see it on one of my favourite youtubers videos is crazy! (Also met Carrie when she came into my work and it literally made my year. Carrie, if you're reading this, I apologise for acting a little insane when you came into the Everyman at Birmingham! Love, the starstruck bartender
Why do people think they're entitled to an actor's time?? (that is, the time when they aren't performing)
Carrie reminds me of my aunt that I'm very close with so whenever I miss my aunt I watch carrie and its so comforting.
no, youtubers that work in stores would have even more fan experiences because the fans can come in to talk to them whenever whereas your fans aren't allowed backstage at the theatre.
Lots of people have pointed out that those UA-camrs would probably be fired from their jobs if fans kept interrupting them from doing their work! Work it work. Not a meet and greet. xxx
+ItsWayPastMyBedTime didn't see that, but thanks. I enjoy your vlogs so much so thanks for making them!!
i love it when carrie shows the theatre!
Such a shame that you have had another bad stage door experience. Saw Chitty last night (Saturday) and it was amazing. When me and my brother found out you were in the show we knew we had to see it. We've been fans of yours and the show for years so it seemed perfect. We adored the show, both crying and laughing throughout. We waited at stage door, just on the off-chance, but never expected to meet anyone. We spoke to some people who didn't seem to understand that when you buy a ticket it does not entitle you to a meet and greet. Me and my brother had an amazing weekend in a city we never visited, we heard you sing live (which was astounding may I add) and had an incredible theatre experience. Thank you Carrie!
BUT DID YOU MEET JOHN BARROWMAN
that's what i thought the whole video
No :( xxx
They were doing some promo stuff for the Birmingham Panto this year that was announced on Wednesday, thats why he was there xx
I have really been loving the background music variety
Saw Chitty last night and didn't stage door because I know it's been crazy recently, so just wanted to say here that the show was excellent. Props to the whole cast! Particularly enjoyed your performance of Lovely Lonely Man x
I always love people who keep their sense of childlike wonder. Now that could be a bit of a bias because I'm 18 and still tend to have it quite often, but it's always lovely to see people who keep it and Carrie is one of those people. I thought there was something I liked about you (okay, many things actually), but I couldn't quite put my finger on it until I rewatched this. ♡♡♡♡
BUT DID YOU GET TO MEET JOHN BARROWMAN?
my thoughts exactly!
Hah, I was going to ask the same thing!
He's doing a pantomime this Christmas at the theatre Carrie is performing at in Birmingham at the moment :) xxx
omg yesss
This upload couldn't have been better timed, I was really in need of a pick me up and was just gonna watch some of your older videos to give myself it. Thank you for having one of those personalities that instantly makes me smile, you're a genuinely wonderful human being and I really hope you've had a good day! Sleep well, Carrie, have sweet dreams x
You keep rewarding my late nights!!! This is the second video now where I have beaten myself up for staying up late and then you come, you little miracle of joy and now you've got me all saying "see, this is why we stay up at 2am, only the best things happen at 2am!!" Oh carrie, I love you
That elevator sounds like you're descending into hell or something xD
Hey Carrie! I came to see the show on opening night and I have to say it was absolutely amazing! When Chitty flew I went to my sister LOOK LOOK!!! It was incredible and thank you to you and all the cast and crew who made it such a memorable evening! I just wanted to also say from your video that I see where the overlap is. Personally, I am a huge theatre lover hoping to go into costume some day so watching your videos have really inspired me into what life is kind of like backstage! Thank you once again and I wish you luck with the end of the tour with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! xx
It was so good to see your different take on the whole stage door stuff and I think your right. I'm really glad Birm Hippodrome are looking after you well, they're a great team! :)
Love Love the singing lift
in the shot around 2:50 you look amazing!!!!!
I did actually meet a youtuber who works at Waterstones. He looked so terrified when I recognized him, I quickly changed the subject and left, because I didn't want to bother him at his place of work. Stage door shouldn't be any different - if you want to meet people, that's great, but when you don't, the audience has to respect that.
I really wish I could go to stage door at sometime, not only to meet you but to congratulate amazing theater actors on their work and how amazing they all are, I appreciate the theater so much and going to a West End production or a Broadway production is on my bucket list, I just wish Australia had more known performances. You're amazing Carrie, keep doing you, be the amazing performer and person you are
I'm from Birmingham. Enjoy your visit but I'm in Orlando visiting Walt Disney World and Universal with my husband and sons!!! I know you love it here and so do we!!! Also been to Discovery Cove. Very hot humid and sunny but having a fantastic time. Long busy days with lots of walking. And Tower of Terror was pretty exhilarating for me too!!! Love your vlogs Carrie. Xxxx
I always love watching videos like this when you talk about stage door. I saw the show Wednesday night (7th) in Birmingham and I thought you were amazing. I understand fully that you may not be able to come out after the show for a while( like this night in particular as you had a cast party) , or not even be able to stay for long or not at all. either way, and watching your vlogs and reading your tweets and posts about this made me understand more. however my boyfriend didn't fully understand why you couldn't take the time away from your party and come and meet your fans and said you were a "diva". we argued and I got rather passionate in defending you, as I know how it feels after a show ( although mine it's only amateur theatre but I'm sure you see my point) and you would love to meet your fans, but there are times when you are unable to. I do understand and respect that. I would have stayed there for as long as I possibly could but unfortunately I had to get my last train home, but even though I didn't get the chance to meet you or some of the other cast members ( I met phill and Claire so that was pretty cool making my mum jealous with that ) knowing that I was only 5 rows away from you, having only seen yourself, Lee mead and Matt Gillett on a tiny ipad screen on UA-cam or TV shows, and through your books, it was still just as wonderful and magical as if I had of met you. Seeing one of my idols on stage finally after 2 years of wanting to ( so badly wanted to see Les mis and WOTW ) was beyond wonderful, I really hope I get to meet you one day.. just so I can thank you for absolutely everything.
Thank you Carrie. For being... you :)
the thumbnail is absolutely adorable
Loved the music in this today!
I imagine so many people probably ride up and down that elevator just to hear it sing! X) Also, that window thing was really cool!! So glad I watched this video and got to see those things in it! :) :) :)
6:27 had me laughing at your reaction 😂😂
I remember when I went to the Icon Gallery on a photography trip and I had the same reaction. to the elevator as you! But they didn't have the board that puts you out the window, I wanna go back now 😆
Birmingham hippodrome is stunning. Had the opportunity to sing there before and it was magical
I came to see Chitty yesterday for the second time in month and you were fabulous! I've had the finale version of chitty and act English in my head for the whole day now 😁 also, this video cheered me up a lot as its my first night at uni, I'm missing home and some guy smashed my phone screen 😳 love you lots xx
she is so gorgeous 💗💗💗
I'm so pleased that you found Quarter Horse. I lived five minutes away when I was at uni in Birmingham (you can see the halls I was in as soon as you walk out the door) and it was such a welcome addition. You should try The Warehouse Cafe in Digbeth - it's a veggie/vegan place and I've never heard a bad word said about it! The library is well worth a visit as well, especially the roof garden. Have a wonderful time at the Hippodrome, it's a beautiful theatre! Hope stage door is a more enjoyable experience this time round 💙💙
I love your vlogs because all the funny little things in your life are documented and if you didn't vlog it would only be you laughing at stuff like the broken lift or going to the wrong warm up room! It makes like a series of inside jokes for the hopefuls! Love ya carrie!! x
best background music ever
IM MEETING CARRIE TOMMORROW ... THATS SO STRANGE TO STAY !!!
Have fun!
Abbie Carleton Thank you im sure i will x !
I'd completely forgotten but just remembered that the dance studio room with the mirrors was where i used to do dance lessons when i was younger! And I used to go to the ikon gallery with my school! (p.s, can't wait to see you tonight!)
That elevator was so cool!!
When I was five, I went to see my first pantomime. It was Jack and the Beanstalk and John Barrowman was laying Jack. They invited children on stage, and I was one of them. It was so nice meeting him! He also rode in a bike ride for a boy that died in my school. He's a cool person.
I really think, that Carrie's videos are the most interesting to watch!
I love getting my tea or coffee and just sitting down to watch a video or two (or ten if I have time :D).
I love you so much, totally agree with you on the stage door thing and if I ever do get the chance to meet you it would because you're an amazing actress and person. Xx
When I was in England last month one of the only stores I wanted to visit was Waterstones because I had to pick up On the Other Side and all of Gi's books since I couldn't find them anywhere in America! I finished your book on the journey home (close to 20 hours) and it was such a beautiful story.
At 0:16 that's the house from Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). Did you ever get to see John Barrowman? At 2:29, those have to be the fanciest theater boxes I've ever seen, I'd love to see a Broadway show from one of those someday. I agree with you about Stage Door, that people do have this preconceive notion that they are guaranteed to meet their favorite actor/UA-camr; when they forget that doing so is something an actor chooses to do themselves and that they are not contracted to do so otherwise. Was that board that you were lying on and then pushed yourself out the window, some sort of fire escape contraption? When you said Tower of Terror, I thought oh dear, I know where this is going, but was surprised that instead of dropping you thirteen stories; the elevator sings as you slowly descended like Glinda in her bubble. That elevator needs to be installed everywhere now, it is just too cool not to be.
It's the one with the graffiti on the side it right next to the car park (parking lot). The actual house from the movie was a set built on the back lot of Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Bedknobs, was set in the village of Pepperinge Eye, Dorest.
I should of said that that house looks like the house from Bedknobs, my bad.
The end bit was so great Oh gosh
That elevator is incredible!
That lift was so cool lol!
It's literally 2 AM and I've never been this early 😂 perks of having insomnia!
I think that the points you made about acting/ performing not being taken seriously as a "normal" job were very valid and completely accurate and it needs to be addressed so well done for doing that!!
Also that window thing looked equally terrifying and breathtaking, now I wanna do it so badly!!!
And that elevator is awesome love it the music was great !! Your face while in there was adorable, love it!! Where is this mystical place!!
And john Barrowman was in the theatre and you didn't meet him? Shocking!! Haha
my jaw dropped!! what a cool elevator!
i love that lift in the ikon!
Im reading the girl of ink and stars too!! Wasn't going to but I go in waterstones everyday and the lady recognised me so she said I could have it for £2. I can honestly say I am in love with it
The last time I visited the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham I rode up and down in that elevator for the best part of half an hour because it was so much fun!
that lift reminds me of something from the legend of Zelda and I don't really know why but I love it 😂
i think people definitely would turn up at a supermarket to meet their favourite youtuber if they worked there, however it would definitely die down at some point but with theatre new people come and see it every single day and some people see it as their chance to meet you because they've come all that way to see the show but with working in a supermarket not as many people would travel from all over the country to go there if that makes sense
I did my work experience there last year and it was so weird seeing her walking around because I knew where she was going 😂😂 I had the exact same reaction to that lift
That elevator is so cool!!!
There's also a Singing Lift very similar to the one in this video in the Royal Festival Hall in London :)
I get where you are coming from on stage door people are so hateful if they don't meet you but you aren't always gunna come out after a show and even if you do sometimes you are probably just really tired and want to go home. I always go to watch the shows anyone I get to meet at stage door is just an added bonus :) Love you Carrie x
Hi Carrie! You are so inspiring to me and your videos just add to the joy of my day. Someday I hope to be in theatre and to just grow as a performer and as a person. Hope you're having a wonderful time! -love from the Philippines :)
Your thoughts on stage door are interesting. I learned from your channel what stage door is, as I've never been to a big, proper production of anything. I'd like to learn more before having my own opinion. But I will say that elevator was great.
I would go, if I could, to see the show because I'm a massive musical theatre fan and yes I would wait a little to see you outside of the stage door, but I get what you are saying... lovely video :)
Carrie, this video made me smile. Thank you 😊
ordered myself a copy of The Girl of Ink and Stars cant wait to read it x
That was an excellent thought spew. Carefully done and still very loving but communicating well a difficult issue. There is a singing lift in the royal festival hall! We had a UA-cam gathering there for London Small UA-camrs and took full advantage :') so much fun!!
Definitely agree with what you said about stage door. Think with UA-cam fame it's still relatively new and people don't understand the boundaries.
As a burrmie, seeing you experience places in Birmingham is delightful. If you ever get a chance you should totally perform in the Birmingham REP!
I don't move back to Birmingham till the last day of the Chitty tour. So sad I'm missing it. I absolutely love Ikon it will always hold a special place in my heart. When I moved to uni last year I went and saw my first proper art show there (Fiona Banner). Enjoy Birmingham. :)
The girl of ink and stars is one of my favourite books Carrie you'll love it
the elevator reminded me of the ship on hitchhikers guide to the galaxy 😄
THAT ELEVATOR IS SO AMAZING
Sam has such a lovely voice
Ur videos are so refreshing
Love these types of videos, because I can get to know what it's like to be an actress in the the theatre! Love you lots xxx
And that elevator is so cool!!!
I've been to see Les Mis and Chitty with you in primarily because I love the theatre but I also think the thing that pushed me to actually buy the tickets was because I like you as a performer and youtuber and wanted to see you in a show. I've never waited for you at stage door though because that just feels weird to me, and I think you have explained it well here! I bet it kills you inside a little bit every time as a performer when someone comes to meet you and not really to see the show. I feel bad that after a long day of exhausting work (as a two hour long show is), you have to wait around chatting to strangers afterwards when you probably just wanna get home.
I think you explained the situation well in this video and anyone who feels you have a responsibility to meet them at stage door really has the wrong idea!
I loved both shows, by the way! Both made me cry at various points. There's just something about musicals. SO EMOTIONAL. Also Chitty was way funnier than I expected!
So weird watching this vlog after spending the past 2 days in Birmingham and in that theatre! You were absolutely amazing as Truly!