Are you one of those that gets to the theatre an hour early to secure yourself a good seat? Do you book your tickets for shows based on how well you'll be able to see it? We thought we'd give you a glimpse of the view that only a few enjoy. And by a few, we mean the crew of the show.
From the wings, tech booths and fly bars of theatre's around the world, we bring to you light, as seen from the dark side:

Still Dancing, 20204 at Royal Opera House, Mumbai, India PC: Tapesh Sharma

Still Dancing, 20204 at Royal Opera House, Mumbai, India PC: Tapesh Sharma

Still Dancing, 20204 at Royal Opera House, Mumbai, India PC: Tapesh Sharma

Project S.T.R.I.P, 20204 at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai, India PC: Toral Shah

Mother Courage and Her Children, 2017 at St. Andrews, Mumbai, India PC: Toral Shah

Project S.T.R.I.P, 20204 at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai, India PC: Rachit Khetan

Project S.T.R.I.P, 20204 at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai, India PC: Rachit Khetan

Midsummer Night's Dream, 2007 at Theatre Royal, Bath, England PC: Toral Shah

Midsummer Night's Dream, 2007 at Theatre Royal, Bath, England PC: Toral Shah

Midsummer Night's Dream, 2007 at Theatre Royal, Bath, England PC: Toral Shah

Midsummer Night's Dream, 2007 at Theatre Royal, Bath, England PC: Toral Shah