Well the dynamic is certainly different from this time last year in Jekyll & Hyde.
Am I referring to the cast , the director, or maybe the mysterious Italian MD?
No I am referring to the vast improvement in the cake situation. I even turn up when not called for some of Joe's, Tina's or Petrina's cakes. Ladies you are the greatest!
There are a few new faces and of course and a mix of the old regulars. Yes, I can say "Old", Simon, as you are closing in on your silver jubilee with Ricky Players. And dancing this time without walking sticks? see......
If somebody walked in off the street and into our rehearsals they would not be able to tell the new faces from the old. This is a tribute as to how well the new faces to Ricky Players have just joined in and gelled.
That said there are a few exceptions to this....
John Bennett: being the only person to appear on the rehearsal photo board looking directly at the camera and smiling in every shot !
Alice: for starting the tartiest tart competition a month too early. By the way Alice you are 2nd behind John Bennett in this competition.
Wayne: AKA Doom: For preparing for the matinee performance "Gags", again a month too early, by passing every item across the chorus to Tim, except a handkerchief as it says in the "Wedding song" These items included a child's rhyme book and a Fire exit sign!
The theme that runs through both this show and the last is the laughter and the energy. But then again I put this down to the cakes...................
Jamie Ross
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