On Thursday afternoon we took the train down to London to see ex-Stage2 member Adrian in his 3rd year production of Moonfleece by Philip Ridley. Although we do love to support friends and ex-members in their shows, a BIG reason for traveling the distance to see this show was because Lucy will be directing this show in the summer, along with two other Philip Ridley plays to become Towerblock Trio... (a very exciting project which we have been emailing the playwright himself about... tell you more about it soon!)
After a lovely walk through Regent's Park (and a the decision to avoid walking to the top of Primrose Hill!) we arrived at Central School of Speech and Drama, which, as it's right in the centre of London really lives up to it's name! With the Hamstead theatre just next door, and two plays being performed at the school that night, we really felt the atmosphere of the London Theatre scene.
After the sightseers-route walk from Marylbone Station to Swiss Cottage our tummies were rumbling so we grabbed a bite to eat at Me Love Sushi Japanese Restaurant. Being central is convenient but, of course, expensive! What we thought were mains, were as small as sides! But is was really tasty and we thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere.
So, the show. We were really proud of Adrian. Having not seen him act since before he went to drama school, his commitment to learning and developing was so apparent in this role that was so active throughout the whole play.
Seeing the play performed the whole way though and the pace and emotional involvement needed from each of the actors was hugely beneficial for us at this stage of planning. It's not often you watch a professional standard show that you have been working on yourself so intensely - we knew every line coming up but we still saw lots of new things in its delivery, and particularly the different character relationships.
It was great to talk to Adrian after the show about the rehearsal process, his progress and our upcoming production.
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