Tech.

Tech is a tough one. It kind of spreads over two weeks and is hard work for everyone in the company It is especially hard and tiring for those involved with the technical side of the show, funnily enough. It takes forever to get the show lit properly and Alan and Lawrie who do just that really work hard at it. And so it looks fantastic as a result. The same goes for the set which is designed and dressed beautifully by Victoria. All you have to do is take a look at the dresser which sits centre stage to realise just how much detail and work goes into it all. There are pictures that Michael has drawn, a ticking clock and colouring crayons. Yes, you heard me- colouring crayons. Although barely visible from the back row of the stalls it is this attention to detail that really makes for a magnificent show and helps the actors too.

Below stage is a different story. The production office is awash with feathers, twigs and all sorts of foods, papers and linen. I might add that the feathers are for the rooster which makes an appearance towards the end of the show- Zac has spent days perfecting 'the art of rooster' (for we can hardly buy a live one, now can we). After three days of sweat, tears and a whole cushions worth of feathers he seems to have finally created what can only be described as a masterpeice. It involves a baby gro amongst other things.

The tech run began on Saturday and, on the whole, went smoothly. Bieng the director, Alastair could not be on stage during this so instead I took on the job of standing where he would stand, doing what he would do and speaking when he would speak during the show. Minus the irish accent. Or is it welsh that he does?

All in all, the show is looking ace. For what it is, it really deserves a big, appreciative audience. This show needs to be seen.