Two very different bus trips by the writers of week 2 inspired tonight’s suite of stories… an astute audience member last week told me that she has figured out something- that week 1 was written when the bus was travelling in the rain… and yes- she is right! Week 2 had several influences- I wonder if the audience will be able to pick the conditions the writers were writing under/up against?

By contrast as well- Monday’s tech and plot with the directors was sublimely smooth and easy- 4 ex stagemanagers (who are 3 directors and a production manager) AND the 428 Stage manager working beautifully together to bring all 17 pieces together… Last night we managed to choreopgraph 35 actors, and do a full run with scene changes… so all is on track…

None of this could have happened without the dedication of 60 people focused , ready and willing to give their all to these literary slices, or as John Fraser said to me ” a literary bouquet”.. which I like as it supposes a posie of writers…

I have nothing but faith in the maginificent cast- and I have faith that audiences will like, discuss and explore ideas. There is sure to be something for everyone in this- and also something that some may not like… its just getting the balance right. Risk and Certainty- the delight of a see-saw… I am myself see-sawing head in the clouds and falling to earth in equal measure… and it makes me sick and feel thrilled and excited- perhaps this is a new sport? EXTREME THEATRE? Fast, furious, ready or not HERE IT IS!!!