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Musical Theatre Christmas

It's happened. The Tony awards have arrived. 

Otherwise known as Musical Theatre Christmas, The Tony's are the biggest event on and off Broadway. Being one of those stagey folk myself; I thought I'd have a ramble on my experiences as a performer, on the eve of The Tonys.

Please don't think I'm being pretentious, my experience is limited but has been thorough! 

1. The People 

It has to be said, as soon as you join a cast, theatre group etc, the normal boundaries of a new friendship are non-existent. Within a rehearsal or two, you can pretty much guarantee if you are having a lil sing-song, someone will harmonise with you. It's a given that you can sing all of the parts of "One Day More". You will have probably seen 65% of your cast half naked, or more often than not, completely starkers. 

You are not just friends. You are family.

West End Live 2015 WEM


Into The Woods February 2016 WYP

Bugsy Malone March 2014 The Misbourne

2. The Costumes

Costumes are either your dream come true, or your worst nightmare.  They are dependent on the calibre of the show, but are usually ill-fitting and make you look like a potato stuffed into a dress. Yet when you step onto stage in full costume and make-up, there is no better feeling. As "The Witch" in INTW, we had a phenomenal costume department, and they brought the show to life. Though ripping off a pinned in wig for a 30 second quick change whilst three people scrub your "wrinkles" off, is what you would call, a challenge.

"The Witch" INTW Dress Rehearsal 2016 WYP

Grease June 2014 RARE Productions

3. The Discipline

It's a common misconception that the performing arts are "easy". Tell me how a 10am-10pm day full of physically exhausting dance numbers, vocal arrangement and blocking is easy, and I will happily invite you to give it a try. As performers, we take this shit seriously. To tell a story, and to do it well, takes a labour of love. There have been times where I've sat in rehearsal and questioned why I couldn't have chosen knitting as a hobby, but really, there is nothing in the world that I love more. 

Grease 2014 RARE Productions

INTW 2016 WYP

INTW 2016 WYP


Just a little post for this week. I'm getting a bit slow on the whole "regularity" aspect! 

I do want to put a massive thank you out to all the wonderful, hilarious and hugely talented people I've met through doing shows. We've created some amazing stuff, and I adore you all! You know who you are! Never have I felt more accepted and comfortable, and that's down to you. 

If you're interested in any of the Performing Arts companies and collectives mentioned, I'm very happy to give you any info if you leave a comment below. :)

Thanks for reading! 

Helena xo 

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