How to use the online alarm clock
While the stage is still quiet, you are laying out the pantomime props before anyone needs them. An alarm set for 10:27 pm gives this advance check a firm finish point, leaving room to place each item by its entrance, spot anything missing and settle the backstage area before 11:00 pm. That makes the cue useful without turning an organised evening into a last-minute scramble.
For this early props check, the alarm tone should suit the room around you. A softer sound works when performers are rehearsing nearby or the venue has gone quiet, while a more persistent tone makes sense if scenery is moving and conversation could mask a gentle alert. Set the volume with that background in mind, then confirm that sound is allowed in the browser. The props reminder cannot reach you if the browser page is closed or the computer falls asleep, so the alarm needs to remain active until 10:27 pm.
Because the props are being prepared ahead of time, consider the short journey outside as well as the work indoors. At this point in a British evening, damp air can leave painted pieces, fabric accessories or cardboard surfaces feeling clammy after unloading. Keep weather-sensitive items covered between the car and stage door, and allow them a few minutes indoors before arranging them. If the air is muggy, a little ventilation backstage can also make handling costumes and bulky scenery less uncomfortable.
Common questions
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
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