Of Art and China

Quite a bloody rumpus this week. Found out that the Dinner Game play will no longer take place because Chris (director) is teaching in China for a year (lucky git). I wish him all the best of luck. I was then asked by Paddy and Dan if I would do a play with them and I accepted. The play is called 'ART' and is about 3 friends arguing over the expensive purchase of some modern art. An Irishman, a Welshman and an Englishman, should be interesting and a good laugh. Just handed in my Film Essay, still got a TV one to do though. Last night's rehearsal was the craziest and funniest one I have ever done. It began with Paddy telling us that the dates for the performance have moved again. Unfortunately, when we are supposed to perform, Chris will be in China. Bugger. It was therefore quite a sad occasion when Chris left because we had just been reading through his lines together and he had been researching his character for months. He left on a high though, wishing us all the best of luck. Thanks mate. Without him I would not have had the opportunity to assitant-direct when we were affiliated with 'The Dinner Game'. I would still like to do the project though when he comes back. 10 minutes later and the new Feste arrives. Her name is Rachel and she is a lovely girl who will undoubtedly give Feste stage presence. So basically this is it: -We have till the end of January to perform this play -We have one cast member who hasn't read the play let alone learnt the lines yet -The stage we are perfoming on is used for lectures and cinema screenings and is about the size of a snooker table. Our only answer to these problems is to laugh. We had an amazing rehearsal in which we only got about 3 scenes done, but it was so funny. The cast are incredible and we really get on together. On one side we have Colin singing to himself (Fireworks! Fireworks! La la la la la la) in the corner we have Jim creating placards on the PC (Act2 Scene4 is Nude day in Orsino's palace)and in various places of the room we have our Director JTA quietly destroying pens before forming the foetal position and rocking back and forth. The scenes between Kevin and Colin are fantsatic and hilarious to watch and they work well together. By the way do not cut Colin's lines off as he will attack you with his German accent. Getting my walking club hoody tonight, walking to Borth on Sunday.

Se7en

Come back from a rehearsal. Finished our film a week earlier than we were meant to, so I don't have to go to anymore lectures or workshops. However, I've got an exam in January on it. Not doing the Dinner Game play anymore because the director's going to China. Planning my essay on Se7en at the moment. Got to find a 4 minute clip to analyse. Still havn't learnt my lines for Monday. Last nite me, Craig and Jon came up with an idea for something. Interesting. Hopefully we will find somewhere to live soon.

Which one of you w**kers is Goldilocks?

Found some writing I think at last. I chose se7en and a piece of writing about fear of the city. It took me ages to find it. Been listening to me lines when I can. Its freaky how much I can recall. Off script tomorrow.Watched Peter Greenaway's film on Vertical Remake and Hitchcock's Rear Window.

Batman or From Hell?

I'm buggered. I can't find writing on a film for my essay that we are not studying. I want to do either Batman (nothing I like), From Hell (nuthin), Kill Bill (don't know anything much about Tarrantino films) or Lord of the Rings (Nuthin). I've got to practice for next monday's practical. Had me lines for twelfth night blaring on me mini disc player. Hopefully I'll know them. Gonna see Great Expectations in a bit with Craig.

The Pixies of Argos

Tried out me rock shoes this morning, work like a charm. Thinking of going bouldering soon, work permitting. Dad visited and brought some stuff. Went into town this morning with Jon, food shopping. Crammed everything in our rucksacks including a 16 portion Forest Gateaux. Knackered my ankle whilst walking. Hopefully it will be alright for tomorrow. Went to Argos afterwards with Jon to get him a watch. I still have 2 essays to do (start). Going to Safeway this evening.

Aftermath

Last night was a good laugh as most people made a good turn out dressed as something beginning with the letter C. Jon couldn't get a cowboy hat cause Chris wasn't in, so he went as a civilian. We both signed up for the walk on Sunday. We were then split into different groups and then set off on an assigned route around some of the pubs before meeting in varsity for 10.45. We started at 9.45. My group was comprised of a Climber (me), a Camp (and later nearly blind) Commando (Rich), a Convict (Tim), a Cheerleader (Rich), 2 Canadians (Andy & ?) and Jon Burrel: Crap undercover cop.We were a crappy version of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. At Harleys a group of girls tried on Rich's wig whilst other Rich descided to order me a triple K Vodaka and left me to pay for it, (bastard). He then bought cheerleader-rich a camp cocktail that tasted of that heavenly drink UM-Bongo complete with sparkler. On the way to weatherspoons, Commando-Rich continuously applied cammo-cream to his entire body which unfortunately led to him nearly blinding himself. After Varsity some of us went to the Glen. Unfortunately it was empty; filled only by 4 cowboys (the commitee), a climber, a convict and Jon Burrel: Crap undercover cop. We then left and went to Rummers stopping for a brief discussion at the Pier. From there Tim, Jon and I then went to Hollywood Pizza before walking back. Went shopping this morning. Jon got stuff for walking. I got some Rock boots from the amazing people at Escape Outdoors for £35 reduced. Back of the net. Got a rehearsal tonight, meant to be off script by wednesday. Bugger.

Thats interesting

Hmmm yes Did a film seminar this morning. Watched the opening of American Beauty. Still can't believe I have not seen it yet. Walked back up to Uni, bloody hell. Started to edit my film for introduction to video production. I'm amazed that we managed to do it. Weve got hardly any footage but hell yes we have edited with every trick in the book (with sheep and gates). Lecture on the Shining. Quite interesting how much the film/book was influenced by others, such as fairytales and stuff. Going on a pub crawl with the walking club. Got go wearing something beginning with the letter 'C'. I originally thought that we had to go as something beginning with the letter (climber). However Jon actually read the e-mail properly. Absolutely cream-crackered.