Well, here we are… half way through and still greatly enjoying myself! I have moved upstairs this week and I’m now spending my remaining time in Production. Up here I will work under the supervision of Production Assistant, Jessica Chu and assist on the day-to-day running of the touring productions.
I spent the beginning to my week however, assisting with West End production ‘Sister Act’ and the preparations that were happening for the workshop at the Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road. Work included making sure everyone had everything they required for the rehearsals, the sorting out of internet access, water supplies and to make sure that all electrical equipment had been PAC tested. The American creative team for the production arrived in the UK in order to re-work the beginning section of the show, in time for its Broadway transfer. It has been decided, amongst others bits, that the opening needs a little re-writing. I was able to meet certain members of the show’s production team and I even delivered a parcel to Alan Menken, the composer of Sister Act, as well as many hit Disney films including The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast and Aladdin.
One of my main tasks this week, has been to organise the opening night gifts for ‘Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals’, which opened in Brighton on Thursday evening. It was my responsibility to arrange the flowers for the dancers and choreographer. I liaised with a florist in Brighton and between us, we came up with a bespoke design of purple and white (the show colours) with an added glazed glitter effect. They looked great when they arrived, and much more expensive then the budget of £25 per person I’d been given! I also undertook the wrapping of the embroidered dressing gowns which all involved in the production received as a thank you gift.
Thursday was the opening night of ‘Strictly’ and I was lucky enough to be invited to the opening night. I made my way to Brighton and checked into my hotel. The show, which was at the Brighton Centre, was fantastic and certainly exceeded my expectations. I never expected the production values to be so high. The dancers were great, the band fantastic and the costumes beautiful. A definite see if it comes anywhere near you. Have a look at the tour list! After the show, it was great too to be a guest at the after show party where I was able to enjoy a drink with the dancers and even a spot of karaoke in a late night bar with director and choreographer, Karen Bruce. Friday was therefore as shorter day in the office due to us traveling back to London during the morning.
Today has however, seen me take part in the ‘Nun Run’ in aid of Barnardos. It was a 4mile run across London, starting near London Bridge. Due to agreeing to help with the set-up, I arrived on site at 7am! Yes, painfully early and if that wasn’t bad enough, the weather was dreadful! We struggled in the wind and rain to blow-up and place Sister Act publicity balloons and banners in the vicinity. There was no sign of the weather getting any better and so I completed the run in the torrential rain alongside Meg, a colleague from AKA, Sister Act’s marketing agency. Other colleagues from Stage Entertainment that participated were Lewis, Fiona and Kirsty. Although, I was supposed to be heading out with friends for a drink this evening (it’s the Bank Holiday!), I am feeling the pain and after the very early morning, I’m just too tired so ... night all!! x
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