Woke around 04 do 00…took ages to nod back off again. Got up around 0800…still nursing a sore throat. Porridged. Started a lengthy vocal warm up…steamed my vocal cords, then a lot of humming. Aki went off to A&E at UCL…opposite where I’d be heading for my audition. Arranged to meet for lunch later. Set off for town around midday. Got to Warren Street a little early, so had coffee and a raspberry bow at Miel. Got to audition venue at Old Diorama Arts Centre…took some finding in the maze of high rise glazed blocks behind Euston Tower. Bob came to get me and lead me to the studio, where Sayan was waiting…she’s MD. Met Shirley, who was reading in…she played Molly in a Liverpool production…and Anji the casting director, who gave me a big hug, saying she felt she knew me already! Never met her before! Read the row with Stevie scene after a lengthy catch up…they suggested I come back at 1430 to work with Georgina, who was auditioning for Bridget. Met Aki outside Heals and enjoyed a sandwich in the cafe. UCL had given her the all clear on her right arm…no fractures or torn ligaments. Sprained though. I walked back to the Old Diorama and ushered Georgie into the studio. Did two more scenes as Grandad, then sat in as Stevie, and Jack. Went well…got another big hug from Anji as I left…never met so enthusiastic a casting director…if I haven’t landed the role I’ll be flabbergasted! Took a bus home. Aki warmed up the last of the chicken curry, and made a dal. Headed for Stoke Newington for panto rehearsal. Sorrel back in the saddle. Went for a full run…it was under energised, but everything seemed to be in the right order. Notes went on a bit afterward…didn’t manage to quit the building until 1945. Walked to the bus stop in the rain.
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