Equinox Bank Holiday Preparations

Early this morning, preparations for the Equinox Day began! As most Alexandrians slept, a small section of the Imperial Military practised manoeuvres through the ancient streets of Alexandria.  

In preparation for Equinox Day, Alexandria will be putting on a show!

Still the biggest and best!

Following pictures of the Palace Cinema, it would seem that the Auditorium of the Theatre Royal in Alexandria still holds the record for the largest modular Auditorium in the World!  Seating 81 minifigures on three levels and with a capacity for iPhone movies and full theatrical performances...

 

 

 

The classical front of the Theatre Royal, Alexandria

 

 

The Stage from 'The Gods'

 

 

Looking into the Auditorium from backstage, the stalls (seats 36) are below stage level

 

The Auditorium from above, the Royal Circle or Royal Tier has three dedicated seats for the Imperial Family.  Normally in a theatre these would be on the side in 'Boxes', this is something I am thinking about for the future.  However, at the moment there is a lot of work to do on the Winter Palace...

 

Auditorium from the side

 

The Proscenium Arch under construction...  Most theatres of this standard have one... The new Palace Cinema, when bought, will be considered a Theatrette, a small scale venue for 'Fringe Events' a place for new aspiring artists.  The Theatre Royal however, will remain the Main Venue for Ballet, Opera and Theatre in Alexandria.

 

Classical on the inside, classical on the outside.  The theatre was designed using the LEGO Digital Designer.  The bricks were ordered (as you could do that then) and subsequently the theatre was built.  I tried a corner theatre but it never worked.  Part of my design must, was of course stalls, royal circle and gods.  At some point I will design a display board for the outside and print off posters for the windows at street level.  The ground floor has the Green Room, a place to buy refreshments and drinks and tickets.  The actual auditorium is on the level above the outside arches to the roof.  I like to think LEGO named their Palace Cinema after the Theatre Royal in Alexandria, as mine looks a bit like a mini palace!  Who knows? 

Memorial to Tsar Ivan IV

Their Imperial Majesties, the Emperor and Empress today unveiled a memorial to the late Emperor, Tsar Ivan IV. The memorial statue will be placed in Alexandria's Imperial Mall as a tribute to the Tsar who is regarded as one of the 'Great Builders'.

The Emperor and Empress Relax!

Following a hectic schedule in the aftermath of their coronation, the Emperor and Empress are enjoying two weeks to themselves at the Woden Hills Resort in the Kingdom of the Low Islands. Press were allowed for the first day only. The camping trip at the resort will be followed by a long weekend at The Summer Palace before returning to Alexandria for the Autumn Concert and Diplomatic Season.

Coronation of Tsar Peter

The crowd roared this evening as the Dowager Empress, Tsar Peter, the Tsarina, the Tsar's brother and sister; The Grand Duke Sebastian and The Grand Duchess Elisabeth appeared on the balcony of The Winter Palace in Alexandria. Later accompanied by the the Grand Duke and Duchess of Brandenbourg.

Fears over Tsar's Health

Fears have emerged over the health of HIM Tsar Ivan IV.  Paramedic vehicles were seen to be rushing to the Winter Palace tonight.  This evening's events only add to speculation that HIM is gravely ill.  HIM Ivan IV failed to attend any Silver Jubilee Celebrations held in his honour during January 2012!   In his place were either the Crown Prince Imperial or his younger brother the Grand Duke of Brandenbourg.  The Tsar, who has reigned for 25 Lego years ascended the throne of Caprica and the Low Islands at the age of 60 after the long reign of his mother the Empress Elizabeth. 

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Royal Wedding Pictures

Their Graces the Duke & Duchess of Molebourg, TIH The Crown Prince & Princess Imperial, TIM The Tsar & Tsarina wave to the crowds from the balcony of The Winter Palace, Alexandria