Well here we are in a rather snowy 2010! And even just two weeks into the New Year it looks set to be a busy one. Arguably one of the best things about our home at Friargate is all the new and smiling faces that come through our doors throughout the year, and January is certainly a time when we welcome a lot of new people onboard. Sally and Kelvin's new Education Assistant Rosie seems right at home after just one week, and meeting the youth theatre last night as term started hasn't seemed to put her off just yet...
In five days we welcome our new Roughshod company, Dipo, Jon, Briony, Edith and Rachel (pictured). They will spend six weeks with us as they rehearse, devise, create workshops and generally prepare to embark on a six month tour of the UK. We're very excited about working with them, and having met them a few times already and had two of them act in On Christmas Night, we're sure this is set to be a great tour!
On the road to Scotland Rachel reports more enjoyable times on the Origins tour. Great hospitality and audiences have helped to make it a great tour although the cast are looking forward to shortly returning to see everyone in York!!!
Desmond the Camel, Snowy the Black Sheep, Paul, Kelvin, Ian and a couple of goats have all safely returned from their sponsored Lake District remake of the 1956 epic movie The Ten Commandments. Thanks to all who sponsored so generously in aid of The Sky's the Limit.
The final movie is still being edited, but early footage shows some rather diva-like behaviour and a few questionable budget cutting special effects. Here's a taster...
Rachel reports another good week. The Leatherhead Theatre was a great venue and had a great audience. In Southampton the team stayed in a guest house which made them appreciate the host families even more! Went to above bar church in Southampton which was ace! Had an amazing 3 course dinner before the show last night in Windsor so being looked after very well!
Rachel reports another great week playing to auidences from 30 to 300! The team have eaten lots including an abundance of fruit salad! Oli's foot is better so the team enjoyed a beauitful walk on the moors near Tavistock. The show is continuing to bring joy to people and causing them to think!
