During the recent Prisoner reunion party in Melbourne, forum member George Lucas took some photos of the Wentworth building, which is the side of the Global TV Studios (then Grundy Studios). George’s photos are below his review, posted with permission, thanks George!.
“It was a fantastic afternoon and it seemed everyone present was having a good time. It was well organised and must have been a nightmare for Val and her helpers to co-ordinate but I think they did a great job. The day began with everyone lining up outside and then around the inside of the front gate and then being ushered into the big marquee that contained seating for the 216+ guests and all the stars. There were plasma/lcd screens up all around the marquee showing the first run of episodes. There was a main stage where Margo was MC alongside Val.
Proceedings began with all stars being introduced one by one as they entered from one side of the tent up to the head tables reserved for them; this was a fun part of the day as all of them received a huge ovation and some played along with their characters (such as Fletch) by walking in with a scowl and saying a couple of well-known lines into the mic. They all looked thoroughly bewildered by the turnout and the response of the audience. I was impressed by the youthfulness of Patsy King as she wandered in; she’s clearly getting on but had a big smile on her face and made it to the stage without any help.
The only photos I got of inside the marquee aren’t great ones and since there were hundreds of others taking photos I won’t bother putting mine up as no doubt someone will put some rippers up soon. After the intro Val announced that you could go outside and start getting autographs. I took this as an opportunity to evade security and sneak down the road towards the Wentworth building. I was sorely disappointed that the marquee was set up nowhere near the actual building; it was kind of right outside the main Grundy entrance. The main reason I wanted to go was to get up close the building and get some pics as I’ve never had the opportunity, so I was going to do it no matter what!
So myself and my partner got close enough for the following shots”
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