A week in the life of The Odyssey's Alec Porter

Alec Porter currently stars in The Odyssey as part of London's Free Open Air Theatre Season – among the roles he plays in the 3-part epic story are Philoitios, a butcher and aspiring ballad singer and Hermes, a god and Zeus' messenger.

Alec is returning to The Scoop after playing the lead role of Razkolnikov in last year's Crime and Punishment – A Rock Musical.

Not the worst place to work

AP: Arriving at work, so lucky to be in such a beautiful theatre space

Cheeky candid photo from the back of the class

AP: Notes in the sun with director Phil Willmott

The real party is behind the scenes

AP: Check in with the backstage team, Tom and Toby

The set in all its glory

AP: Warm Up!!

Getting pumped and ready!

AP: Pre-show selfie, about to go ‘undercover’ in the audience

Hanging out with the fans

AP: Chatting away to some of our younger audience members!

Lens flare over Tower Bridge

AP: Light grows dimmer as the story grows richer

Quick reunion backstage

AP: Philoitios and Eurylochos reunited in Act 3

Having a post-show chat with the audience

AP: Q&A after the show with actors and directors on a Thursday!

Smily faces and signing off

AP: Goodbye selfie with Tom (stage management) and assistant movement director Viola.

The Odyssey runs at The Scoop on Tower Bridge until 3 September as part of their free Open-Air Theatre season.