Monday 2nd March 2026

Woke around 0400...took ages to get back to sleep. Got up around 0845. Descended for porridge in the kitchen, and prepared a packed lunch. Drove in to the theatre for a 1030 warm-up. Mostly music rehearsal today. Had a zoom session with our accent coach. I was surprised to learn that I was to sing Shakin' Stevens' "This Old House". Had a go at it after lunch, and did a little scene work with Polly in the breakout room. Broke for dinner...microwaved some lasagne and greens. More singing in the evening session..."This Old House", and "Hit the Road Jack". Voice felt very weary once we knocked things on the head a little after 2000. Drove back to Bakewell Street. Disappointed to learn that Thursday's call won't end until 2000...had been lead to believe it would be 1800, allowing us to get to the open mic night. Messaged James suggesting I might abandon plans to sing "Lady Eleanor"...see how I feel on Thursday evening. FaceTimed Aki from the car...she and Kath were watching telly, having enjoyed a fish supper. They are due to meet Roz for dinner tomorrow evening prior to attending the David Byrne concert at the Hammersmith Apollo. Settled in my room to listen to The World Tonight...updates on Trump's on-going attacks on Iran...all very depressing. Twat!