7/9/2012
Coalescing
First time with the choir and the cast, and first time the cast have been in a room together since the read through. It’s a …
5/9/2012
Young ‘uns
Today we were working with the young ‘uns. It was complicated by the fact that our young ‘uns attracted other young ‘uns. The other young ‘uns …
31/8/2012
Skye Edge – the metaphor
I arrived early at Skye Edge for rehearsals and took myself off for a walk. I passed a burnt patch of ground, scorched machine parts glistening. …
31/8/2012
Rehearsing with Thelma, Marie, Pat and Sally
PAT: So, Tom, you done this before then? This directing? TOM: Yes,. I’ve worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Cat calls and giggles. SALLY: Really? …
30/8/2012
Northern Soul. Northern Poetry.
I love people’s voices. When I was a teenager I’d spend every summer over at Manchester Youth Theatre, which should really be called the …
13/8/2012
Big Sky – the first read-through
Tonight was the first read through of Big Sky – Stories from the Edge. Around the table is a group of people with a remarkable array of …