And finally: It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Well, in the end it was like it always is. Get in was full of problems – lights with no
Read moreWell, in the end it was like it always is. Get in was full of problems – lights with no
Read moreWell, the Christmas fairies done good – and so did the cast. ALL the cast! For the first time since
Read moreLast rehearsal in the Tesco community room – get in time approaches. With this in mind I pushed really hard
Read moreTonight the lines were better, and we had a useful session, going through the puppet show scene which we’d missed
Read moreIf wishes were horses, beggars would ride – as they used to say. Unfortunately one of my cast is in
Read moreWith Martin still unwell, I decided that tonight we’d finish off the scene and a half we didn’t get to
Read moreThat’s what I was happily anticipating – a full cast! – but unfortunately the fates didn’t allow, Martin having phoned
Read moreRight. Time for the biggie. Another go at the puppet show. Steve had obviously been working hard at his lines
Read moreIt was definitely a bit surreal tonight, going to Tesco’s for a rehearsal! After last week’s near-disaster when I discovered
Read moreWhen it’s been a good rehearsal I go home and have a nice glass of wine. When it’s been a
Read moreHarvey’s self-appointed role as guardian of the nation’s morals turned nasty tonight and Martin turned very nasty with it. What
Read more7.40pm, phone call from Alex – the A14’s a giant car park. I’ll be with you as soon as I
Read moreScene 2 tonight, with Adrienne taking over from Diana as the Voice of Doom for those who couldn’t quite get
Read moreTonight was the point of no return – books down! Diana came to join us in the prompt corner and
Read moreWell, I was happy anyway – still not a full cast, but seven is a lot better than five. Tonight
Read moreYou get the feeling that whatever goes wrong with Bernard’s puppet show, it’s not for want of planning. He’s got
Read moreIt may actually be August instead of December, but it certainly was merry tonight at Bar Hill Octagon! Not only
Read moreA bit of a sticky session tonight, and I’m not only talking about the flapjack. We started early again with
Read moreA change of plan, as neither Rachel nor Rosie could make it tonight, plus the two I already knew would
Read moreYes, OK Belinda, the tree looks lovely, but don’t forget to take the coffee pot off with you when you
Read moreThe things a director has to do. Note to self: need to start using props at rehearsals. Remember to drink
Read moreLast night Chris and Alex had a rehearsal strictly “a deux”, working on the midnight jamboree under the Christmas tree.
Read moreOK, extra flapjack for the first person to identify which Christmas song that line comes from! Tonight the real star
Read moreBelinda and Neville have made it past the turkey and crackers and now Christmas Day is winding down – or
Read moreScene 2: Christmas in the Bunker household is starting to get a bit sticky, and that’s not only because of
Read moreWell, that’s what I hoped, until a phone call from a very poorly sounding John during the afternoon. However, in
Read more… look to the future now, it’s only just begun! We sure have, with the first get together of the
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