Yesterday we had our final rehearsal before the opening night. Things ran smoothly and quickly, with scenes slipping seamlessly into eachother. The occasional passer-by would come and receive a free preview of a scene or two before carrying on their way, probably unnerved by being spoken to by 16th Century nobility...
A few weeks back I did a bit of in-costume advertising in and about the town with... mixed reception. Some people were actually interested and obligingly took a leaflet (although probably only because they saw me reaching for my rapier), whilst others found it easier to turn a blind eye on the tall man in green. Personally I thought the doublet and cape were much more trendy than contemporary clothes, but each to his own!
Opening night is tomorrow night at Christchurch Priory House. 'Doors' open at about 18:30 and the performance starts at 19:30 (with a little introduction about ten minutes prior from the various supporting artists to immerse the audience into the story and lull them into a false sense of security!).
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