On tour

The logistics of taking a company of 130 'copii' on tour to Sibiu are complex....to say the least. Travelling by 2 coaches, a minibus, some by car and yet others by bus, after some 6 hours journey time, we went straight to the theatre on arrival for a rehearsal. A spacing rehearsal had to be completed for Pete to complete his lighting plan. Crestfallen to see the smaller stage and all the further work that would entail, the cast became restless and more stroppy than ever before. For me it was the worst day of the entire project.

However, the next day, was another story. Everyone had decided to pull together to make the show the best ever. And so it was.

Beautiful, spectacular and energetic for sure, but, most of all, memorable for the way the youngsters worked together. Marian, our young star, was feeling sick as he was about to go on stage and unable to do so. Lucian immediately stepped into his role without being asked. Our Firebird, herself feeling somewhat unwell, swept up this bigger boy in her arms, without any sign of noticing the change. The oranges, which did not roll to the side of the stage as anticipated, were retrieved by the professional reaction of one of the performers, who came on stage acting his part. I know the audience was unaware of any problems. The performers were fully involved in the performance and wanting only to help each other. For me that was the success of the entire project.

Viv