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Sunday, 28 April 2013

Terry Pratchett's Guards Guards

Long time no post - sorry, things have been a bit chaotic here for the last fortnight, hence not joining in the Handmade Monday last week.

It was my birthday in the week, so we were frantically trying to get one of the rooms in our extension in a usable condition for the weekend, as we had 10 friends coming to stay and that was the only room the dining table could accommodate us all! We achieved it, in a manner of speaking - the walls and floors aren't finished, but our wonderful builders got us to a good point:


Then after the fun of last weekend, we had to take it all out again :-(

BUT... then this weekend, it's been the Big Performance!

I know some of you are keen to see some pics (I apologise for them - they're not brilliant!) so here you are.... anyone familiar with Pratchett will recognise some of the characters, for the rest of you - I apologise and can only recommend that you find a copy of the book and all will become marginally clearer!!

 Here is the play synopsis:
Guards! Guards! is from the prolific pen of Terry Pratchett and has been adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs.
Terry Pratchett's infamous city of Ankh Morpork is under threat from a 60 foot fire breathing dragon, summoned by a secret society of malcontented tradesmen.
Defending Ankh Morpork against this threat is the entire, underpaid, undervalued City Night Watch - a drunken and world-weary Captain, a cowardly and overweight Sergeant, a small opportunistic Corporal or dubious parentage and their newest recruit, Lance-Constable Carrot, who is upright, literal, law-abiding and keen. Aiding them in their fight for truth, justice and the Ankh Morporkian way are a small swamp dragon called Errol and the Librarian of Unseen University (who just happens to be an orang utan).


The 'Dwarves'

Death in action!

The Watch - drunk in 'The Shades'

Lady Ramkin in full dragon-protective-getup!

Flirting with Vimes

Ook The Orangutan

It was a really fun performance to be part of and our Director did a great job, keeping 25 of us on our toes, with all our lines, getting everyone on and off stage sensibly and with not one, but two flying dragons! (sadly no pics of that, but it was a sight to behold!)

I'm off over to Handmade Monday now, so see what everyone else has been up to and to put my feet up for a well needed rest! More actual creative stuff next time!
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33 comments:

  1. Louise@ElsieMayandBertha28 April 2013 at 19:01

    I love the look of the stone walls in your extension. It's going to look lovely when it's finished. I'm glad the play went well :-)

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:16

      Thanks Louise - I adore the exposed stone too, it's gorgeous! Simmi x

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  2. Ginx Craft28 April 2013 at 19:34

    Wow that does look fun. Love some of the costumes.

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:16

      It was brilliant - really hard work, as there was such a large cast, but it was great fun! Simmi x

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  3. Wendy28 April 2013 at 19:43

    That room is looking amazing. I love the stone walls.

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:17

      Thanks Wendy - that's my favourite bit too! Simmi x

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  4. Ali28 April 2013 at 19:46

    Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you've been really busy. It was lovely to see photos of the play, glad to hear it went so well.
    Ali x

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:18

      Thanks Ali :-) It's been a bit manic, but it was all good fun... am enjoying a bit of peace & quiet to just get on with some orders this week! Simmi x

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  5. Anonymous28 April 2013 at 20:11

    Your extension looks amazing, the stone walls are beautiful. And the play looks like it was good fun - made me yearn for my Youth Theatre days, which are sadly long gone!!

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:19

      Thanks - fraid Youth would be pushing it for me too!! It was good fun though. And thank you for the lovely comments about the extension... it's so nearly done now, it's tantalising me!! Simmi x

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  6. Anonymous28 April 2013 at 20:17

    That room looks so cozy. it looks like you all had a lot of fun with the play.

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:20

      It really is - despite it's size! We did, it was great :-) Simmi x

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  7. Anonymous28 April 2013 at 20:20

    Happy Birthday for last week. The play looks interesting - I haven't read any Terry Pratchett so far!

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:21

      Thanks! It was, erm, different! I love Terry Pratchett, but he does take some getting used to! Simmi x

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  8. Sarah - The Lilac Dragonfly28 April 2013 at 20:51

    Happy Birthday for last week!!
    The play looks like so much fun....glad you had a great time. Would have loved to have seen the dragons :)
    Have a great week
    S x

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:22

      Thanks Sarah - I know, I can't believe my photographer (aka Dad!) didn't manage to get any pics of the special effects! Simmi x

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  9. Jan28 April 2013 at 21:11

    Your play looks so much fun, I'm sure the audience must have enjoyed it as much as the players.

    Jan x

    Happy belated birthday :)

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:23

      Thanks Jan! They all assured me they did - I hope they weren't just acting ;-) Simmi x

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  10. Christmas Pie Crafts28 April 2013 at 21:30

    Belated birthday greetings. Your extension looks great. Your play looks so much fun. Hope you have a good week.

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:23

      Thanks Jill, it will definitely be a quieter week! Simmi x

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  11. Free Spirit Designs28 April 2013 at 23:08

    Wow! What a fun filled week you've had! Happy Birthday :) I'm glad you had such a lovely celebration, your extension is looking gorgeous - love the stone :)

    And well done on a successful stage show too, i bet it was such a laugh to be part of! x

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:25

      Thanks Natalie, it was a fab week :-) I am totally in love with the stone bits too! It was a laugh... usually at my expense though as I was being described as "mental" and a "high born maiden" which had all my friends chortling and snorting with laughter! Simmi x

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  12. Shalotte29 April 2013 at 08:45

    Looks Amazing! you do a great Her Ladyship and I love your librarian

    xxx

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  13. Shalotte29 April 2013 at 08:46

    Looks amazing! You do a great Her Ladyship (love the fluffy dragon) and your Librarian

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:27

      Thanks lovely! It was a brilliant one to be involved in and I think the Librarian stole the show! (well either him, or the fluffy dragon!) Sxx

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  14. Natalie Jones29 April 2013 at 15:07

    Happy belated birthday! Your extension looks like it's really coming along

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:28

      Thanks Natalie, it really is - they reckon only another couple of weeks! Eeeeee! :-) Simmi x

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  15. Kat Shenton29 April 2013 at 16:08

    You have a new follower to your blog thanks to Handmade Monday :)

    Your extension looks stunning with the stone work.

    Oh, and happy birthday :D

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 17:30

      Hey Kat, lovely to "meet" you :-) Thanks - it's been a while coming, but it's almost ready!! Simmi x

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  16. Gertie29 April 2013 at 20:21

    Hope you had a great birthday. I love the stone work in your extension. Glad the show went well xx

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  17. Sue30 April 2013 at 12:15

    Looks like fun! And a lot of hard work to get it all off the ground... Happy birthday for last week from another Taurus baby (well not so baby any more).. I'm having today off for mine... Sue

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  18. Little Harriet30 April 2013 at 19:05

    Happy belated birthday! Bet you can't wait until the extension is finished, it's going to look great I'm sure!

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  19. Lilly's Mom1 May 2013 at 04:33

    Thank you for sharing these lovely pictures. Looks like you had a fun time.

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I really appreciate all comments made on the blog (it reminds me that I'm not talking to myself!) so just wanted to say thanks for adding your thoughts. Simmi x

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