We have all had our own journey in these rehearsal weeks and every day has been different.   Some days you leave exhausted but uplifted, others you leave reflecting on how much work there is still left to do. During phone conversations with friends I find myself talking in a loud voice using strange words that only my characters would use and I dream about flying houses, high-lighted lines, diagrams and scribbles on scripts.  Nothing to worry about at all!

But, what t is does mean, is, that it is that time - the start of the run is approaching and I am proud of what we have achieved and how we have brought to life such a lovely story.  I only hope now that we will leave the audiences a little bit changed by our show, it's up to them now.
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From dog to Dog Boy

Theo seems to have got some tips for his Dog-Boy character from my excellent, detailed description of Badge.  In fact I am quite astonished by his increasing ability to dribble, wag his tail, bark, bite, present puppy-dog eyes and pee in inappropriate places.  Some of these pedigree skills he didn't even need to work on.  What talent!

Susan as Old Mother is becoming remarkably good at falling asleep in uncomfortable places and having t at wise sparkle in her eyes.  She always seems to know what's going to happen next and she's got a knack for comedy too - sometimes her skirt slowly drops to the floor, mid-speech.  How does she do that?
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