All the filming has to be done during the day when the club is shut to the public — the crew arrive around 6am to move furniture and lay cabling which has to be packed away each evening then bought back again the following day to continue filming. You can always tell when they are filming there as they have a line of Primoti vans parked up outside plus generators — as well as a green gazebo on the terrace for the cast. The extra's all sit together under the blue tent to the side of the shoot waiting to be called upon.
The vast majority look thoroughly bored and are either reading a book or playing games on their mobiles - oh the excitement of being an extra! Most of the time is just spent waiting for Helena, the extra's co-ordinator to call them in. She gets the message via her walkie talkie that they require some extra's and she then calls out names from her clipboard and in they go making a note which ones are in a particular scene - incase they need to re-shoot.
The pool scenes are more exciting as you can spend the day lounging around on a sunbed and reading whilst topping up your tan! However, I remember back to series 1 when I was an extra and had to keep getting in and out of the pool which by November was freezing - you had to pretend it was lovely and warm which was no mean feat considering that my teeth would be chattering and lips turning blue. The knock on effect for local businesses is fantastic and everyone wants to visit the various locations when here.
As for cameo appearances, the list of those having graced the Solana Resort is impressive. Then for series 2 the first of a long line of popular actors started appearing, beginning with Wendy Richards and Margi Clarke. The entire Rincon area came to a standstill when she arrived to film her scenes, with shocked holidaymakers unable to quiet believe their eyes. What a coup for Derren. It is all thanks to the creator and writer of the show, Derren Litten , that he chose our resort to base the series in.
Although a popular destination even prior to the program, it catapulted bookings and continues to do so every time the series is screened. In May I approached the Town Hall with a proposal to place a plaque of some sort in acknowledgement to Derren for his contribution to increased British tourism to the town of Benidorm.
The Mayor and tourism office were very keen and enthusiastic with the idea right from the beginning. Once I had their confirmation and approval I liaised with the production company, Tiger Aspect in London and the British Consulate in Alicante to fix a date in the diary for the event.
This was actually far harder than it sounds, trying to find a mutually suitable date for the Mayor, Consul and Derren - at least I made Telefonica happy with all the calls I made! Next was finding a location, which I thought obviously had to have some relevance to the series. Finally the wording for the plaque itself I sent my proposal to Tiger Aspect for their contribution, which they were happy with and then finally to Yolanda Pickett, Director of Tourism for final approval.
The legendary venue has hosted the Miss Spain contest and international names such as Alejandro Sanz, Julio Iglesias, Lola Flores and the mythical ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev have even performed on its stage. Open all year round, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays , as well as for special galas, Benidorm Palace offers three types of ticket: admission to the show with a drink included; admission plus the Gran Palace set menu; and admission together with the Gran Palace Plus set menu.
Situated pretty much next to Benidorm Palace is this elegant show, which follows in the marvellous footsteps of the Circo del Sol. On weekends, Benidorm Circus Avenida Dr.
Severo Ochoa, 13 offers two hours of shows replete with magic, clowns, juggling , aerial dance and a whole host of original, top-quality performances. All the shows are updated on a regular basis so visitors never get bored.
The circus does not use animals and instead offers modern shows combining elements used by street musicians and artists, as well as live rock, opera and traditional ballet concerts, featuring their own live music. Benidorm Circus opens in the summer and offers one weekly performance on Saturdays at 6 p. The show lasts an hour and a half and includes a medieval-style dinner and drink. Situated at number 7 on Avenida Dr.
With a distinct British character, it offers a fun show with bags of humour and magic. More info. Benidorm season 10 started on ITV on two weeks ago. Most recently there were fears that ITV bosses could axe Benidorm amid reports but no decision has been made as yet on another series.
Meanwhile, local nightclub Morgans Tavern is Neptunes in the show with all filming taking place during the day in closing hours. The set for the reception was built inside the house and building also serves as the production office on the show. ITV Benidorm is filmed on location in Spain.
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