Show Week

The animators of the film 'Chicken Run' used 2,380kg of plasticine. FACT.

Saturday
Got to the theatre about 11 with sewing machine, as arranged. Got into the building at 12, when it opened. Oops. Bad planning on someone's part! Made the best* bow tie you have ever seen and then went for lunch with Housemate Kat. We went to the mosque for curry. Mmmm! It was ace. I imagine it's like the curry cafe's Mahinda tells us about, but I've never been to one so I'm not sure. It's a canteen type kitchen attached to the mosque, and it's £3 for 2 vege curries plus rice. It's yummy. Not much variety though. Good distraction from the theatre, then I bought some bits and pieces and went back. Stayed at the theatre until about 9, when I went for a pint with Dave then other people appeared and Dave vanished and I stayed for another drink then went home very sleepy.

Sunday
Cassie! Went to The Stand for the free comedy show with Cassie. Jo met us but had to go find Wee Andy, so we laughed on our own. It was pretty good, especially as the guy I fancy joined in for the last bit. Then we did a little pub crawl involving getting lunch, then found Jo and Wee Andy for a pint in Cloisters** before a final pint in the Auld Toll, probably my favourite local. Cass and Jo had to go have dinner with people as they were up for Cassie's sister's wedding, so I went home and ate and then went to Doctor's for the pub quiz. We split into two teams as we were quite a few people, and came 1st and 2nd. Hurrah! Won beer for the after showparty on Sat.

Monday
Felt a little bit like death. Was very tricky to get up. Made it to interview, but couldn't really concentrate, and report was terrible. Probably didn't come accross very competent. Will see. But it's ok, cause I met Helen in town and we had an ace time! Went to my flat to dump stuff, then wandered into town (whilst on the phone with flat issues), saw some nice bits of town, and then had a mosque curry before watching the dress rehearsal of the show. Was quite good to watch! Wasn't impressed with the band (shhh...) and some of the costumes weren't finished, but was pretty good anyway.

Tuesday
Josie (costume manager) rang me at work in a bit of a panic, and so I went to her flat straight from work. She'd been painting costumes for one scene. These costumes are really only on for 30 seconds, but they took ages! Every chorus member is either a fish or seaweed, and they have costumes and accessories painted in UV paint, so when the ducks dive under the water for a swim, the fish and seaweed come out and dance around. It does look pretty cool, I think. Anyway, made it to the theatre about 6.30, and some of the paint still wasn't dry. Oops! But it was fine. Made some last adjustments and bluffs, and off the show went. The audience was 67, but they were really encouraging, so it felt like more. First night over, and quick drink befor home for tea and Flat Discussions.

Wednesday
Night 2. Boys still don't know how to dress themselves, but it's quite nice to look after them and make sure that they are fit for being on stage. Lots of collar straightening, etc, as well as more tricky things like safety pins and sewing. I also became mum slightly and tidied up after them. It's quite fun. Band was a lot better, but the audience was worse, despite being bigger. Don't know the exact number. I'm not good at reporting. Oops. Afterwards involved a couple of drinks in the bar downstairs, and then a freezing walk home in the wind to discover I'd left my keys at work and had to wake up Housemate Jo. Oops. I left her a card apologising, but still feel bad.

Thursday
Today. I am not going to orchestra, I'm going to the show. I think James would have a heart attack if I wasn't there to help him in the slowest quick change ever. :-)


*It really is the best. It's comically big with green sequin material. It makes me so happy. Especially with the jacket and cuffs and anklets and hat. It's amazing. Will try and acquire a picture.

**A lovely real ale pub. Mahinda - remind me when you visit that we should go there.