Act two under our belt

Just ran the first 2 acts very successfully.....so slick and extremely emotional....the performances are growing everyday.
Pete Watkins came in. It was great to have him in the room and to get his endorsement. Without Pete we wouldn't be doing this play. He seemed to really get it and was visibly moved. If we can perform for him, we can perform for anyone!
Worked out the music for the end of act two today. It's perfect! Here are the actors getting to grips with it!


Are these my favourite rehearsals ever?????


Act three tomorrow....onwards!

Week 2

Fab day rehearsing! Wonderful actors! I'm very lucky to be working with this cast.
Really cracked Act 1. Just the scary bit to sort tomorrow.
My mate Cathy came in. She's a retired health visitor and expert on all things to do with child birth and its effects and was an immense help, particularly with two of the characters.
Also my research collaborator Julie Garton came in into rehearsals.... She loved it.... Said the layers were working really well and had nothing but praise for the actors.... ( well they are brilliant!)
Well, onwards tomorrow! Act two..... ( which does actually contain a song and dance number!) hurray!
I'm SO proud that the show is selling so well....really want to make it something to remember.

Day 2

Amazing day! Got right through the play....sketching it all out together....
The wonderful Gordon Morris came in the afternoon and the cast were completely enthralled by what he had to say.
The next few days will be dedicated to in depth work, finding authentic voices for the characters.
Here are some photos from today:


Some mop hilarity.




Working it all out.


Warm up game.

On another note, our football team won 6-4 tonight! Here they are:


More tomorrow....