WFH

So, we have a roadmap. All being well, and numbers continue their downward momentum, we should see the first theatres reopening in May, a few bigger shows operating from June/July, and undoubtedly a whole raft of outdoor events that have been planned over the past few months to take advantage of the warm-ish summer evenings.

With schools going back next Monday, I will also begin commuting for work once again, as Edge Hill University reopens its campus and the work I do with the 1st years resumes as face-to-face teaching immediately on March 8th. Aside from the odd drive to our nearby forest to exercise, I haven’t left my immediate area, so I hope to not be too shell-shocked by unfamiliar surroundings!

Again, the university kept me nice and busy through another month of lockdown. I have been tasked with guiding a big group of 3rd years through their dissertations, and I had my first pair of lectures with the 1st years who had to sit there whilst I waffled on about some shows I had done pre-pandemic. At least the remote learning allowed them to go off and do some hoovering, or something, without me noticing! It has all been good fun, though, and (while I miss theatre terribly) I have definitely got into my working-from-home routine now.

The vaccine programming has been quite the success so far. My mum has had her 1st dose already, with dad booked in next week. At this rate I could be fully vaccinated before I even step foot back in a theatre! Let’s just hope everything stays on track.