Monday 27 August 2012

Almost there - dress rehearsal

This was the view of the orbit as I left the Olympic stadium after the dress rehearsal last night. It was well after midnight as we changed back into our normal clothes and started to make our way home. The rehearsal had been brought forward 24hours as the forecast for today is not good. We have had torrential downpours here during the last couple of days but last night the weather was good and we got through the rehearsal with no rain. For the third night running one of the scenes I am in was changed. I am told this is normal but for a production of this size but for the majority of the performers we have found some of the changes difficult to pick up. But last night it all came together and the final changes certainly improved the staging of the final scene. If you are watching the ceremony I am on the centre stage after the oath has been taken and also in the final scene.

36 comments:

  1. I'll be watching. Sad about the rain. I was watching a football match from there last night and it was pouring. Hope it clears for the opening. Break a leg , I think that is what you say to performers instead of good luck.

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  2. How exciting ...I'll be watching and I hope the weather is just perfect for the occasion.

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  3. Can't wait! Exciting, exciting!!! Just don't get eaten by that lion we hear is wandering around... ;o)
    Hope you guys get good weather for tomorrow night!

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  4. Fingers crossed for the rain to let up, just for you! I look forward to it.

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  5. Oh, so exciting to act at such a stage for your coming out as an "actres"....

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  6. If I do catch the ceremony I will be sure to watch out for you. This is so wonderful you participating. I’m sure it has been a lot of work and also A LOT of fun!!! I can well imagine your excitement when the event actually begins. Best of luck for all of this to go really well!

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  7. This is terrific! And how wonderful indeed that you'll be participating!! So exciting!! I'll be holding good thoughts for all of you! Thanks for sharing the fun and the excitement! I look forward to reading more about the event!!

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  8. It sounds so exciting! I'll be looking for you.

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  9. I only wish the weather will be good for the ceremony ! Here it's raining too !

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  10. I wish you lots of good luck and a beautiful sky with a happy sun to enhance the festivities for the hardworking athletes! You look happy enough on the photo! Thanks for your visit!

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  11. I am surprised you are not exhausted. You have really worked very hard on all this over the last month or so. I am impressed.

    Mollyxxx

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  12. Hi there - just starting to get the TV warmed up for some more olympics!

    The necessary evil of work keeps me from guiding most of the time - although I can point you in the way of a coffee in Melbourne!!

    Cheers - SM

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  13. Great shot and fantastic that you are performing in it.

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  14. What an awesome photo ~ Wow! ~ wondering what you are rehearsing? ~ Carol (A Creative Harbor)

    Lovely to have you come by ^_^

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  15. Hello Fun60,
    What a wonderful experience you are going to have! I pray for a beautiful weather on that day!! The tower looks like dancing.
    keiko

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  16. What a great structure! Nice shot.

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  17. I love this photo, great framing.

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  18. Wow, that lighting is sure effective. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  19. I hope the weather cooperates for these games and ceremonies. Your night photo of the orbit is beautiful. I really like the color you've captured.

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  20. I hope the weather is good and how wonderful of you to do this..Michelle

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  21. Very dramatic shot! I like the merry-go-round photo too. Thanks for visiting:)

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  22. sounds like excitement is in the air. hope the weather will be co-operative.

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  23. I wondered what that was when I saw the Olympics highlights! It sounds like you are all excited and I am so happy for you! Break a leg!

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  24. That's a nice night shot and something I'd like to see if I ever make it back to England. Good luck with the ceremony!

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  25. Oh I know it went beautifully and I wish I could have seen it!

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  26. How exciting to be part of the paraolympics! Hope the weather was better than expected.

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  27. Interesting to be part of the team. Lovely structure. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  28. WAU - where a great picture you show :)
    Hanne Bente

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  29. Have a 7 year old who has cerebral palsy. I tell him, he can go on the Olympics, He was so happy when I tell him about Paraolympics

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  30. no idéa of what this is all about. But it is a great shot.

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  31. Were you onstage during the book part? With Ian McKellen? Was an absolutely beautiful bit! And the Welsh singer gave me goosebumps! :o)

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  32. Was BEAUTIFUL!!! Ran a bit late though... my bed is calling for me, loudly! I can only imagine how exhausted you must be... or perhaps the adrenaline boost of such a magnificent event will keep you celebrating through the night? Anyhow: BRAVO!!!

    Can't wait to hear more details! ;o)

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  33. Great photo! I wish you loads of luck on this project! It sounds very exciting. . .stay dry!

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