Theatre Tour, Chequer Mead, East Grinstead

Thursday 18^th, Chequer Mead, East Grinstead.

Here it is!! Final Day!!

Mixed emotions in the camp. We have a superb friendly team and this is our last time together for at least 3 months. Some of the cast may move on, as that's how this business is. Hopefully not, and we will re-group in February for rehearsals for Memory Lane.

Today is also Fay's birthday. We wont mention how old she is, but it aint 21. Jenni had already made two cakes which had been consumed over the past two days, but today is official birthday and Fay is greeted with a few cards and presents along with the customary rendition of 'Happy birthday to you'.

Steve, bless him, has already done all of his Christmas shopping and proceeds to hand out presents to all of the cast, and Bill Bill of course.

So with all of the formalities out of the way, the cast get ready for the 2.00pm show, only to find out at 1.55pm that the show is in fact a 2.30pm start. Long story!!! We wait the extra 30 mins, get on with the show and before you know it we are singing 'Thank you for the Music' for the last time. Erika can barely hold back the tears, and then she doesn't hold em back when Colin and Marie say their final thank you as the tabs close for the last time this season.

The van is packed for the last time, and another journey up the M1 for the last time. Bill drops Fay and Erika in Yorkshire, before taking Natalie home with him. Her car is sitting at his house ready for her to make another 3 hour journey home. Jenni and Marie share the driving as far as the M18 before Marie jumps in the van to join Steve and Colin on the last leg to Durham. With Steve dropped at home the van is parked up for the last time before being emptied and re-fitted with the new props/costumes for Memory Lane.

So, what a season. Nobody got sacked. Nobody left. Ticket sales were exceptional considering there is a recession. A lot more friends were made, and now everyone is off to do their own thing for a few months. Natalie back to Cheshire to unwind, then work. Erika to be a Gnome or Elf or something as well as doing a Tribute show in between. Fay is doing quite a few Corporate Events, while Lily is back to London to fill in her time over Christmas. Steve is booked to do a series of shows at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton, while Jenni is doing a lot of Solo shows until February. Marie and Colin will be locked in the office doing all of the tasks that need doing for the next show. Mailing lists, leaflets, posters, as well as looking for other opportunities to promote the 'Timeless' shows. Bill Bill will keep forever occupied, and still do his twice a week eight mile jog.

Maisy the greyhound will be delighted that there are to be no more nights spent in kennels until touring starts next year.

So thats it folks!! To all our readers we thank you for your continued support and we wish you a happy and healthy 2011. The tour dates will soon be on the website, and we look forward to seeing you all next year.