Last night’s rehearsal was a great one, especially for those of us in the pit. Apart from the wonderful stash of lollies (for eating while the dialogue is going on) we also received some very special Oklahoma style hats. It seems it’s amazing the difference a hat makes to how much fun you can have […]

“Disease and depravation stalk our land like two giant stalking things” Sense and Senility, Blackadder the Third

“Disease and depravation stalk our land like two giant stalking things” Sense and Senility, Blackadder the Third

Every six months through the writing of my thesis, the university would request something official be filled in and sent back to the research office, signed off by me, my supervisor and my head of school. This was called the progress report. At the time, I found these forms absolutely ridiculous, just another piece of […]

Every six months through the writing of my thesis, the university would request something official be filled in and sent back to the research office, signed off by me, my supervisor and my head of school. This was called the progress report. At the time, I found these forms absolutely ridiculous, just another piece of […]

After a less than inspiring morning at work manfully (should that be womanfully, personfully?) plugging away at my paper, answering emails and phone calls, and then two hours of class which involved a certain amount of counselling the students through their group task, I thought – hey – why don’t I go and get a […]

After a less than inspiring morning at work manfully (should that be womanfully, personfully?) plugging away at my paper, answering emails and phone calls, and then two hours of class which involved a certain amount of counselling the students through their group task, I thought – hey – why don’t I go and get a […]

Well it’s getting closer now to when Oklahoma actually opens. Just over a week in fact before we begin playing to real audiences. So all the last minute things are starting to be put in place up at the theatre. Sets are being painted, costumes finalised, hair and makeup all starting to happen. We now […]

Well it’s getting closer now to when Oklahoma actually opens. Just over a week in fact before we begin playing to real audiences. So all the last minute things are starting to be put in place up at the theatre. Sets are being painted, costumes finalised, hair and makeup all starting to happen. We now […]

It was Daffodil Day yesterday, so I bought a bunch of daffodils. They looked like nothing in the shop. But when I got them home, trimmed the stems and placed them in the vase the blooms suddenly grew into huge, beautiful flowers. If you look carefully you’ll see the photographer reflected in the mirror. Some […]