Hello, Lavanya from Sapphire and Gold here! I've
never written a blog before, but after a busy and exciting week with Yew Tree I
thought, why not?
So, starting with Monday and the fabulous Sapphire company. I've been going to Sapphire for a little less than 2 years
and it just brightens up my Mondays so much, not to mention how great everyone
is there. Oh, and I should probably mention that the Sapphire Christmas show
was the delightful Rumplestiltskin, which is the most ridiculous story ever,
therefore perfect for Sapphire company.
Anyway, we all did our bests and worsts, still on a high from the tech
rehearsals (which by the way were on Sunday) and started to play a few games.
We played cowboys and Indians and the tense "number of people in a
group" game. But, let me tell you my favourite game ever...ladders. I
enjoy it because I am quite good at it, if I do say so myself. Afterwards, Sarah
told us that we were going to do an Italian run of Rumpelstiltskin as we'd done
so well at the tech rehearsals. At first everyone was like 'but I don't speak
Italian' but it turns out an Italian run is a very fast run of the play where
anyone can play any part and just try out new things. It was hilarious watching
Katie's take on Rumpelstiltskin, Sam's take on Jenny the emotional narrator and
the vast amount of different takes on the sassy fairy tale consultants. As much
as enjoyed trying out other parts, I still love my part as the rather odd
Marjory Liddle, work experience co-ordinator for one of the narrators. All in
all, a great session at Sapphire!
Skipping ahead to Wednesday and Thursday aka the
Christmas shows! I had such a wonderful time performing on stage in both Sapphire's Rumplestiltskin and Gold's A Christmas Carol, although the quick
costume change from one to the other was the most intense and stressful thing
of the whole night! I felt so comfortable and confident performing on stage
this year which shows just how much my confidence has grown at Yew Tree over
the past year. As well as the shows I was involved in, I had the pleasure of
watching the other companies of Orange company doing The Elves and the
Shoemaker which was very impressive, Black Company's All I want for
Christmas...which reminded me of Love Actually which happens to be my favourite
film, and Crimson company, who's version of Beauty and the Beast was stunning.
(I haven't forgotten Ruby I just didn't get to see them, but I heard they were fab)
All I can say is well done to everyone involved, you were all amazing and so
professional.
Lastly, Saturday morning at a slightly tired Gold company and then the afternoon at Nostell where we performed A Christmas
Carol to a small but lovely audience. My parents (who came to all three
performances woop) said how different and more emotional the performance was
there at Nostell so well done guys and especially well done to the little
people (my brother included) from Orange company for performing so well.
Thank you Sarah, Gemma and everyone who make
these Christmas shows possible because they are brilliant. Sorry for such a
long blog there was a lot to get in!
Merry Christmas,
Lavanya G x
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