We've been back in the rehearsal hall the last couple of days. We were very fortunate on the weekend to be on the stage. This is a true luxury and really helped for doing the initial blocking of the hall. There will be less surprises now when we eventually move into the theatre full time.

We did a run through of the first act yesterday afternoon. After nine days of rehearsal... again, speedy. Everyone seemed to feel really good about it. Brad was likening the show to dance - that the rhythm and pace of the scene is so key, that part of getting it right will simply be repeptition. With each run we can explore the choices and moments more fully, giving each scene its own flavour.

It was great to end the day on such a high note. What with the heat, and the amount detailed work and concentration required, I think everyone on the team has taken their turn at feeling a slight bit of exhaustion this week. It's these moments of seeing the work come together ('we did it!') that will keep us fighting the fatigue and putting that first day flutter of excitement back in our stomachs. If I may speak for everyone. Perhaps it's just what I needed.

Today we embark on filling in the details of act 2 with the intention to run the entire play on Sunday.

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