After a hectic day and some hotel-based issues, it was a rather emotionally bedraggled party that arrived at the theatre for the performance. However (and it really has to be mentioned!) our group had been working fantastically together, all through the experience, rehearsals, techs, travel... everyone remained positive and energetic throughout - we all knew that the success of the performance rested on our ability to work together and as such we were all positively charged and ready for the task in hand despite the lack of rest.
We had quite a wait ahead of us, mind. And this led to frazzled nerves! We were mostly ready by about 9pm, we'd started to prepare early so we could have time to run through and check our costumes were all secure. As generally happens, the programme began to run late and our slot moved from 10.15 back to almost 11!
Despite the time dragging on backstage the performance itself was over in a flash! Eilidh compared the experience to being on a rollercoaster - you wait for ages then in a blink of an eye and a surge of adrenaline, it's over! I agreed wholeheartedly!
We were buzzing when we came offstage and quickly gathered our belongings before heading back to our hotel bar where we could finally unwind. It was a long, intense day for us all but the experience was well worth it.
Despite the opportunity to take part in some dance classes at the academy, we decided that we'd prefer a free day to do some sightseeing and relax before catching the flight home.
Next stop: Amsterdam!
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