On the back of the park bench in the final moment of Groundhog Day is a plaque which reads "In Loving Memory of André Ptaszynski".
André, as many of you will know, was the lead producer of Matilda and Groundhog Day, and he loved and fought for and cared for our shows every day until his sudden and incredibly sad death in 2020.
Last night's press night marks another step in the journey of our beloved show, and with André's entire family there, it was a hugely emotional night.
He would've absolutely loved it.
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ALT The back of an empty wooden park bench on stage. The bench faces a golden and orange sunrise over the rooftops. The plaque is at the top of the backrest in the centre.
ALT Close up of the plaque which reads "In Loving Memory of André Ptaszynski".