We arrived for production week eagerly anticipating the first glimpse of the set, the costumes and of course our dressing rooms. <<< It almost goes without saying that the ladies' is the place to be. We have a theme tune. It perhaps seems obvious to choose Beyonce but she knows "who run the show?...Girls!!"
After an intense day of rehearsing and familiarising ourselves with our surroundings, the director took us to "the best pub in Basingstoke"...so for the remainder of our stay, Wetherspoons it was!
Ah....Sunday, relax. Nope, Sunday lunch at the pub followed by charades and lots of singing along to a particular Irish band that goes (or went) by the name of B Witched...Then if that wasn't enough we played a pool competition where, I am proud to say, Team Birdsong smashed it and got bought Champagne, twice!!! But Liam (Goose) didn't get any because he deserted us to play for the other team???!!! Traitor!
And breathe... We started preview week with tech and dress rehearsals before our first show on Tuesday night. What an incredible feeling performing it to an audience for the first time. We couldn't believe that after all the preparation and hard work that had gone into this right from the start, that we had got through the first show. We all went for a drink (to Wetherspoons) to celebrate and Tim T kept us thoroughly entertained...he may need to work on a few new songs though...or at least ease up on the repetition of one particular word?!
With that we had kicked off previews and the show continued to grow with rehearsals throughout the week ready for press night on Friday. After which we had a jolly old time. Having been strongly advised by a local that 'Tonic' was the place to be on a Friday night, we ventured out to pastures new, but not before a quick pint in the familiar surroundings of Spoons. (But sadly not all could join us :-( Perhaps not the best week to lose your only form of I.D.....eeeek sorry, had to get it in!! Mwah!!!)
Well it seems mean not to show you...but you must forgive the music ;-)
Finally, today is the wonderful Emily Stride's 30th birthday! So many happy returns going out to her. Celebrations will occur on our opening night in Coventry, read all about it next week! X
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