Off early to the theatre to get prepared for the kids arrival. All went well, but it soon became obvious that full rehearsals would not be possible. We have to balance the fact that the kids need to rehearse with the need for them to eat, drink and be relaxed. The older group came and supported them too which makes me very happy. The show kicked off at 1.30 and went so brilliantly. We had nearly four hundred in, which was a relief, and it also mean that we would get the reaction we needed to make it work. A summer pantomime was a brave choice really, but within minutes it was clear that it would work. The show went on for three hours. We then had a quick break and got straight on with Romeo and Juliet. I was more nervous with this one. We actually rehearsed it for 12 weeks, which is 24 hours rehearsal. The full Shakespearean text. I had to leave them to it by and large and trust them to learn it. In the event it was a triumph. They absolutely tore into it, and the concept of the spaghetti western theme worked so well. The music I chose was, I believe, the perfect complement. I got home just after midnight feeling knackered, proud and happy. The RSC scheme we were on sent a rep to see it, who raved about it.
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