Producer
Claire here. I realise that I was meant to update the blog more often but
failed in my duties so here, at the end, I am trying to make amens.
What a
run!
This is
basically a thank you post as it is the end of the run. I am going to go
through each bit individually so it gets the attention it deserves and you can
understand just how much effort goes into each and every show on the Fringe. I also apologise if I miss anyone out. Don't worry though, cause you are also thanked!
Anthony
Nolan Trust
Just a
wee bit to thank the ANT (I must admit I do like the sound of that) for not
discriminating and trying to make the world a better place in the fight against
blood cancers. We hope we can help you make a difference with out small
contribution in the grand scheme of things and we would urge you all to get
behind this brilliant and wonderful charity.
theSpaceUk
Our
outstanding venue operators, from the technicians to the box office staff to
the press officers, you have helped tremendously. You are the most supportive
venue I have ever worked with, no matter in what aspect and your staff are
lovely to boot! Every single step of the way you have been there for us and I
sure hope that we will work together again soon! For anyone looking for a venue
for the Edinburgh Fringe 2013, look no further (providing the apocalypse hasn't
come)!
Julie
Walters and Sir Ian McKellen
Your
financial help has helped a small group put on a great performance. We are
entirely grateful that you do things like this and help the next generation.
The
Reviewers
But it is
their job I hear you cry! Ah, but as a reviewer myself (I mainly do comedy and
musicals so this venture into 'proper' theatre has now given me a another genre
to add to my list for next year…maybe not) I know what it is like traipse the city everyday
by yourself, eat lunch by yourself, wait in queues by yourself, be disheartened
by awful shows by yourself, be amazed by other shows by yourself. With the
perks of seeing so many shows for free, loneliness can warp any sense of
judgement and so can the run of shows in a day. Therefore I thank the reviewers
for keeping level heads throughout the day, remember that every show should be
judged regardless of mood or the slightly too hot atmosphere in the theatre.
(I'll put all the reviews up in their entirety.)
Sofia
Lundberg
Who is this
wondrous lady. Sofia is assistant director/producer/all round amazing egg.
While auditions were being held, she was there helping. When the show was in
rehearsal, she was there helping. In general, she was there helping. I have
never met her (being based in Glasgow/Edinburgh while they were down in London
didn't help) but Calum sings her praises so much I wonder whether we should
write a hymn devoted to her. Maybe that is next year's production...
Nicholas
Czemerys
Oooo,
another unknown name. You know all the pictures, posters, flyers and
advertisements? He designed them all and designed them all within the shortest
time span ever. He is a talent that any company should thank their lucky stars
for having. (He is also a wonderful friend with a really good band called
Steady State Regime for some mid-blog plugging).
Dij
Davies
Your
story inspired Calum. He wanted to do something to help. I hope we made you
proud.
The
Fleming Family
The
wonderful people who manned the door, collected ticket stubs, shook the
collections boxes. How can we ever thank you enough? You have supported Calum
in every single possible way imaginable and then some more! You are his family
and I will leave to up to him to give you a massively gushy tribute, mainly
because I can seriously not thank you enough. There are no words for what you
have done and what you continue to do. Thank you.
The Cast
They are
brilliant, wonderful and charming people who have worked so hard on getting
every little thing right for every performance. A cast who spent every day on
the battlefield of the Royal Mile fighting for the attention of the Fringe
going audience and it is thanks to this that we were fortunate to have good
numbers over our two week run. In a year where we were fighting against not
only the bigger names but also the Olympics, it is a phenomenal feat to get
over the average audience sizes (last year it was about 6/7). They are
brilliant actors now and can only get better with experience. All of them, I am
sure of it, will go far and for that I wish them the very best. First however,
thank you for the show.
The
wonderful Calum Fleming
How are
you so good at everything? This is an honest question. You hold down a job, go
to uni, write a play, direct a play, sort out all the finances and still have
the time and energy for a social life. You spent your whole time running
around, changing things, flyering right down until the last second before the
show, being far more organised than I ever thought possible. As with your
family, your thanks are harder to type so I hope everyone knows what I mean
when I leave it as just this. Thank you for being a brilliant director, a
brilliant co-worker and an even better friend.
Finally...
Everyone
who came
Thank you
for supporting the smaller theatre on the Fringe. You have made our run
successful and it is you who have helped us collect a lot of money for the ANT
(still love it). Thanks for
helping us spread the word. Just thanks.
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