Byrne makes the New Diorama’s income go further by negotiating deals with local businesses, including hotels to host visiting troupes from outside London and a local restaurant that delivers free post-show pizzas.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/theater/new-diorama-theater.html

“It’s in the troupes that my parents met.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/trumpets-and-colors-return-to-cape-town-carnival-179808

With over 100 parade units, there were beauty queens, elected officials, marching bands, cheerleaders, dance troupes, churches, the Grinch, Santa, and more out to spread holiday cheer.

Source: https://s24508.pcdn.co/news/280449/droves-turn-out-for-maxton-parade