Time at the Theatre

Saturday was an important day for my better half. It was the final night of her performing in the play. Also I would be getting to meet her mother for the first time, it was important for my GF that this went well. Therefore I had to be on my best behaviour. Well the meeting seemed to go well and it was interesting meeting my better half's American Mother.

I got to see where my better half was doing most of her work, as she initially was just doing stuff back stage. However, she then then asked to perform as the original cast member was unable to fulfil the role, so my GF was then acting in the play too. Well as I said in a previous posting regarding the opening night, I was very impressed with the play, the performances and the company. While an Amateur group, there was nothing amateur about their performances or dedication. Even if my GF had not been in the play, I would have been happy to have gone and seen it.

As my Better half was in it though, there is a greater enjoyment especially as the whole show went so well. One unexpected aspect was I was roped in to helping dismantling the set and clearing up after the final performance. It is not often that I have to pay to then do some work! But many hands really do make light work.

Following the play though, was an after show party. As I am still relatively new in my Gfs life and circle of friends, there was no one there that I knew. However as a friendly lot, they made me feel welcome, and I was happy to be able to genuinely compliment folks on their individual performances. It was rather pleasing to be around a real spirit of creativity. I can see how some people can become star struck. But as I used to specialise in doing theatrical photography, I never have been star struck. I can appreciate other peoples talents and respect them for that.

Following the party my better half and I had a long taxi ride home and we both had a wonderfully relaxing day just lazing about.