"The Vertical Trampoline!"

There is little success where there is little laughter.

{Andrew Carnegie}

The weekend is nearly here!!  A time to relax, recharge and 'learn your damn lines!'

This post has Mr PG to thank for it's title.  We have been rehearsing the comedy chase I mentioned previously, starting with blocking PG and Ray.   Gerry gave what I think he thought would be a 'simple' piece of direction, a comedy bump into each other.  Ray crossed from one side of the stage and PG the other, for the bump centre.

What we hadn't factored in however was the height difference.  Ray comes up to around PG's stomach, so a little added comedy ensued.  Ray hit PG with such force that he bounced off PG's belly and stumbled backwards.  In the meantime PG, who had burst into laughter and not being moved by Ray's ramming, turned out to Gerry and Vicky, in virtual tears.  Ray, being the pro, quickly jumped up and within seconds was back in position, hiding under PG belly.  PG not noticing this turned back to look at Ray - who had 'dissappeared.'  You couldn't have written it.  PG looked around and then down to Ray and got a slight fright.  Comedy gold!  I'm convinced we should put it in the show.   

Through his tears PG managed to splutter "I'm like a vertical trampoline!"  

The light switch on was fantastic as ever, although we didn't get to sing "I wish it could be Christmas Everyday' - a few technical difficulties from the people organising the event.  The Eagle Radio segment upon the balcony however went well.  PG interviewed myself, Josie and Amy, who then went on to perform "Let it Go" to a massive Guildford crowd.  I've never seen that many people.  Right down past the Star Inn and up beyond the Three Pigeons.  Testament to the people of Guildford, coming out to support local event.

We're rocketing through at the moment and everything seems in great shape!

JB

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