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Monthly Archives: September 2015
My pantomime diary: 23 September
Finally down to business and made a proper start on rehearsing Act 1. Ran through scene 4 a couple of times with the songs – very promising. The chorus songs sound great…a little odd to be singing Christmas songs in … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur dramatic society, Hood, Lynden Players, Panto, Pantomime
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My pantomime diary :update
I’m ba-ack! Feeling much more positive this morning. That whiny self – doubting person who had invaded my blog? She’s behind me. Everything is awesome.
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My Pantomime Diary: 21 September
Last minute change of plans tonight – singing was postponed to Wednesday which meant that people were hanging around a bit while we measured and fitted costumes. I tried to block Act One Scene One but there were too many … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur dramatic society, drama, Hood, Lynden Players, Panto, Pantomime, theatre, unfinished projects
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My pantomime diary: wardrobe
Sunday 20 September Jeannie and I went down to the cabins to fetch the costumes we had pulled out to try on. Two carloads of slightly musty old clothes arrived in the garden to be hung up and appraised in … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur dramatic society, Hood, Lynden Players, Panto, Pantomime
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My pantomime diary: 17 September
Planning. A day off work today to accompany Martin to the hospital. Generally this involves hours in a waiting room, usually with a book (one time I read a whole book apart from the last chapter). Today I was able … Continue reading
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My pantomime diary: 16 Sept
I had a stress free evening planned – only principal characters called for some singing to make sure the voices blend and the songs suit. Sadly after talking to the musical director I will have to sacrifice one of the … Continue reading
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Tagged actors, Hood, Lynden Players, Panto, Pantomime
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My pantomime diary: first readthrough
Monday 14 September Tonight was the first read through with the cast. Feeling a little overwhelmed. Lots of admin stuff to do. Collect subs. Need to draw up a schedule. And get some sleep. The chemistry is encouraging and I … Continue reading
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My pantomime diary : auditions
It’s very difficult not to gush in these posts but I am feeling giddy with excitement at the whole process. Auditions were great fun but also tense because I felt that burden of having to disappoint people. Reality check…this is … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur dramatic society, Hood, Little Red Riding Hood, Lynden Players, Panto, Pantomime, Robin Hood
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My pantomime diary:first read through
Last night was the first official read through of the show. This is how it made me feel to hear it brought to life: Proud Happy Humble Excited Safe Grateful Some revelations – who knew *that person* would nail the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hood, Lynden Players, Panto, Pantomime
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Glutney Chutney
The veg patch has been a bit neglected this year but while our backs were turned the crops continued to grow. This weekend we remembered to go and pick some runner beans and discovered a row of carrots and a … Continue reading
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Tagged beetroot, chutney, garden, recipe, runner bean, runner beans
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Down My Front 