Water, water everywhere

Arriving at Southbank today, it was obvious something wasn't right. People were in a state of flux, and it soon became clear why.

The lack of activity over the Christmas period had left the theatre unheated.

Of course, when the system was turned on, it decided to play up, resulting in a sheared pipe and an emptying water tank. It made for dripping fluorescent bulbs, shiny wet walls and all hands on deck.

Fortunately, it could have been much worse and hopefully will be covered by insurance.

More good news came when Roger, a member of Belvoir announced we could make use of one of their rooms and the rather large 'Twelfth Night' cast decamped there.

A rather dramatic start to rehearsals. Hopefully the drama will be confined to the stage from now on.