Opening Night.

 

It happened. We opened. It was great.

 

Began at 3pm with notes on the previous night's run. The sun was shining and the omens were good. Got down to the chapel and moved the pews into postion and focused lights and got into costume and warmed up. Good atmosphere in the group. Some inspired words from the director and we started. I was really excited. No time for nerves – there's plenty to get on with instead.

Wednesday 2nd August

 

Last day of rehearsals.

 

Second dress rehearsal.

 

Its been raining all day.

 

But it brightens up and we decide to do our Outside scenes in the dress. They go ok. Seems like ages since we've done them in situ. Rest of Dress is ok. Good even. The pace was up. There's a very positive feel about it. Puts us in a good place to begin the run tomorrow night.

Tuesday 1st August

 

Finally reached August. The month we perform in. Time's flown by. On Thursday we start. Yeah.

 

Of course, it's now raining. Been brilliant sun for weeks – leading us into thinking we'd be safe working outside – and then in production week the heavens open. So we revert to Plan B where we locate everything inside. It looks ok. Gotta remember not to take our Outside voices inside though.