20. Being a Stage Manager

Have been working on a show since last Wednesday as a Stage Manager for a show : )

Taking on similar duties to the ASM role I did last year, but with extra things to do on top and a lot more responsibility.  I did do some sound/lighting operating at college and some stage management for in-house shows but I am new to doing it in the big wide world.   It's scary but cool and the show is brilliant with a lovely cast!

Shows are next Thursday and Friday : )

18. Working on a show with Arabic speaking cast members

One of the newest challenges in my work has been working on a show with Iraqie cast members who mainly don't speak english.

We do have a translator but at the start it was difficult because if you couldn't find them and the cast or you wanted to ask the other one something, you tried to explain it through actions.

It has got easier through the week and we have not just got used to finding ways to explain through gesture but also had a laugh along the way.

For many,it is their first time in the country and they have had the opportunity to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Lift Festival and also work at Riverside Studios.

The cast have been really nice and although we seem to have different ways of working, we have found muddle ground.

This is a great before thirty venture and one I didn't expect to have when I started this : )

13. Dancing in the Streets

I've worked in Theatre for years and tend to work on musicals, so never get the chance or the urge to go and see them.

However, my friend was working on this show and I'd always wanted to see it, so I went.  It was "Dancing in the Streets"

More like a concert than a normal show, the performance brings you the best Motown hits from the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Temptations and many more.

The concert was SO good, there were slow and upbeat tunes, a great range of voices and chances to get up and boogie in the aisles - just what I like! : )

If you've never seen this show and like a good bit of soul, I definitely recommend it : )

10. Offering a great ticket offer to the masses : )

You might think that this shouldn't count, but I believe it should.


I have worked in Theatre for ages and normally I have to be really hush hush about ticket offers.  But today, I was told about an offer that anyone is allowed to use if they know about.


All the details are below and it's not a con.  I want to offer something to you my viewers : )


It is a 2 for 1 ticket offer for Sister Act at The New Wimbledon Theatre.  If you like a good musical, with a decent story and great songs - this could be for you!


Details below, have a great show on me : )  For once, I get to give something back!

Great SISTER ACT OFFER (2 for 1 ticket offer on Top Price Tickets*) at New Wimbledon Theatre: Book at www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon or call 0844 871 7646 (bkg fee) and quote JUBILEE

*Valid for three top price for all performances. This offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Bookable in multiples of two only. Subject to booking/transaction fee.