To The Edge

Within days of my move north, and with unpacking complete, I realised how long it has been since I have actually had all of my stuff in one place! Now, if I need something, I don’t have to wait weeks until I can search for it, or FaceTime someone else to find it for me. I am not expecting this move to Cheshire to be long-standing, though, so quite a few boxes are staying put in the garage.

I have also been able to set up a little office space in a corner of the living room (next to where my keyboard currently lives) to help with bits of work that have been trickling in. More promisingly, some part-time work at Edge Hill University has come up which I will hopefully start soon, working with students who are on a three-year Musical Theatre course. It ranges from workshops through to full productions, which in this age are having to be carefully thought through. How do you execute the requirement of staging a musical? There are some fascinating examples already popping up from elsewhere in the country, and the filming route is one example. I have also been trying out Rehearsal Live Share as a possible way to conduct virtual rehearsals. It’s a promising bit of kit, still in the early stages of development, but could definitely be of help.

Elsewhere in life, I’m back running and trying out some new healthy meal recipes. I have been following a meal and workout plan run by 8fit, although I’m sure I’ve entered some data wrong as the food portions seem to be massive! I certainly haven’t been going hungry. I have had to wake up at 7am pretty much every day to fit in all the cooking and exercising before I can start the day, though! I’m not sure how long I’ll keep up the strict regime, but it’s fun for now and I feel great for it.

All being well, this part-time tutoring will gain momentum through October, and will be something to build on while the long wait for our industry to reopen continues.