In this Place Where We Belong // Project 365 // Day 67

There’s a reason everybody’s talking about Jamie, honestly this show was so much fun. I went into this show not having heard the soundtrack of only ever heard an excerpt from the first song which is a rarity for me. I’ve only ever walked into two other shows having not listened to the soundtrack in its entirety.

This was a show that we had heard so many good things about we thought why not give it a try and I’m so thankful we do. This cast is incredible, it’s funny, it’s heartwarming. It shows a true dynamic of being different some people will accept you and others will find you to be too much.

The whole cast appeared to be having as good a time as the audience. And some standout moments include Shane Ritchie’s “The Legend of Loco Chanel”,  Rebecca McKinnins as Jamie’s mum will break your hear with “he’s my boy” and “if I met myself again”.

Layton Williams is made to fill the heels of Jamie New, he certainly has the legs for it. His voice is amazing and his energy is unbelievable.

The whole cast is unbeliable. The energy they put into each number is fantastic. I left with so many songs in my head and downloaded the album straight away.

xoxo

There’s Something about the Theatre // Project 365 // Day 65

I’m going to write a little more over the next couple of days about the shows that I have seen whilst in. London.

But there’s something to be said for Theatre in general, I love it. Sitting in a chattering crowd and when the lights go down and the band you know the stories about to start and you get lost in there world for an hour or two.

I have cried when the first notes played, I have given standing ovations before intervals, I’ve laughed so hard I’ve snorted, I’ve sat on the literal edge of my seat for the entire show because I was so immersed.

I love it.

There’s magic in the moment you get to experience.

If I were to win the lottery tomorrow all I would do is travel the world  and go to the theatre.

xoxo

You Will Be Found // Project 365 // Day 59

Even when the dark comes crashing through

When you need a friend to carry you

And when you’re broken on the ground

You will be found

Today the pre-sale tickets for Dear Evan Hansen’s West End run went on sale, and oh my god was it stressy when the email didn’t come through at noon with the link I started doubting that I had signed up for it in the first place. I had got someone to cover the first hour of my shift. As I was meant to start at 12 so I could buy the tickets.

I got ready, was driven up to work all whilst making sure the screen didn’t go off and lose my place in the queue. My dad held my phone whilst I went through the back so I wouldn’t lose signal. And when I came back out and had to start my shift and my dad had to leave to go to work. I thought that was me I wasn’t going to get them.

I work customer facing and I couldn’t keep up with keeping my phone on the screen then purchasing my tickets.

My friend was going through the till at the time and when I poured about my predictement offered to stand with my phone for a bit. Forty minutes later they had left with my phone for a while and come back. With 10 minutes to go they stayed near so I could tell them my sign in details. My manager lurking so I couldn’t be seen to be to involved. They had my card and I watched on panicked

But thanks to some amazing people in my life who cover shifts, chauffeur me about and wait in virtual queues for me. I will be attending Dear Evan Hansen in November.  I’m so greatful and undeserving to have folk who help me out like this.

I can not convey how nerve wracking the wait or elating the moment when I finally got the tickets was.

xoxo