Fabulous Friday

Another amazing night. Rumour has it that there was over 1000 people in last night - it certainly was the biggest audience yet. Despite the state of my voice, I felt it went really well yet again. I did my modified version of Judas and it seemed to go okay. There was a real buzz about the cast last night and I think it translated into an electrifying performance.

All the big numbers were slick and full of energy. All the principals were in fine voice, and the chorus were sounding better than ever.

Highlight of the night for me has to be the audience having stunned silence when I hung, followed by a huge round of applause! I thought I'd sussed out what the reaction would be every time, but this took me by surprise...thought my pants had come down or something! ;-) (calm down girls...!)

I had brought a bunch of flowers for all the Soul Girls, and they got me a walking, singing Elvis-pig. Hmmm...thanks girls! I'm yet to try it out, but I'll let you know just what it sounds like!

Talking of Elvis, "Superstar" was even funkier than before. I was really giving it everything last night. I never landed on anyone this time when I leapt from the steps, although I think Sarah was a bit scared when I did a bit of funky pelvis action with her! Sorry Sarah! :o) I nearly swore out loud getting off stage as I kicked the blue stage light on my way off! That could have really spoiled the atmosphere!

So, all in all, another fantastic performance. Followed up by a really great night do. It was the after-show supper - a carvery at Littlefields restaurant. It was a really good night, even though I had to put up with Mandy's stinky egg mayonaise, Mandy's Exposed bra and John's thong. ;o)
Oh, and my web-site got a shout from my "posse" (their word, not mine!). "What are you going to put when it's all over?" asked Susan. Good question...

It is tradition at these occasions for Keith to do a song where he takes the songs from the show and puts his own words to them. Tonight's was a JCS megamix lasting about 10 minutes - he looked shattered by the end of it, but it was totally awesome. Keith, you are an amazingly talented guy and I salute you! The song was so funny.

And so the night came to an end...people looking rather emotional. I had a particularly moving moment when I was asked to sign a piece of toilet paper with Ellie's rather posh lipstick for Nadia. Apparently she was in Showboat when I was Captain Andy and she was even younger than she is now. I signed her program (being such a nice guy...) and they thought I should sign something for her now she's all grown up(!). Thanks girls, that was a really special moment ;-)

So, today is the last day....a mega-hard day all round. 2 shows, lots of emotions, srtiking the set afterwards, then party like it's 33AD with the Westons.

I can't wait, but, then again, I don't want it to end.

Let's go out on a bang!