Procol Harum at Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK

31 October 2010 • photographs (1)

Procol Harum soundcheck in the very grand auditorium at the Leamington Assembly

This interior was recently restored, and decorated by Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen

At this stage of the proceedings a whiff of bleach reminded us how clean and well-maintained everything here was

Fans kept well away from the band working, but those with a guest pass were able to take a few pictures ...

... while passing to and fro with merchandise for the stall

Side view of band, with Johnny Magner in attendance

Thomas Wyler perfects the offstage monitor-mix

In the background, the balcony behind which the 'Beyond the Pale' party is about to begin

View of the auditorium from stage left