tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post423294216368553459..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: TheatreJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-32621116016729861272008-07-04T23:47:00.000-04:002008-07-04T23:47:00.000-04:00That is the perfect phrase Satima, "magic created ...That is the perfect phrase Satima, "magic created by suspension of disbelief". Ru says he would like to be on the stage with them, sorry I want to enjoy the magic.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-47906882958309150892008-07-04T21:25:00.000-04:002008-07-04T21:25:00.000-04:00Yes, I prefer being far enough back not to see the...Yes, I prefer being far enough back not to see the stitching on the costumes or the sweat running down the make-up. It's all too easy to get caught up in the technical aspects of performance and when I do my inner critic takes over and spoils the magic created by suspension of disbelief.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I do remember Anna Neagle. My mother loved her.Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-41895832931992719942008-07-04T10:19:00.000-04:002008-07-04T10:19:00.000-04:00The only way I like to be in the thick of things i...The only way I like to be in the thick of things is if I am playing a part in the production. Otherwise I prefer less involvement. I can get thoroughly absorbed in the action without having to see the flaws. Matt on the other hand sees every little error and has been commanded to "shut up" when watching something on TV as he tends to spoil it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-2550320366981535272008-07-03T20:40:00.000-04:002008-07-03T20:40:00.000-04:00Oddly enough, I love being right up close to the s...Oddly enough, I love being right up close to the stage ... in fact I would sit <I>on</I> the stage (as some people did in Shakespeare's day) given half the chance. I feel too far removed up on the balcony, I like to be right in the thick of things (yes, spittle and all).hrugaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621922879300266376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80032161677149109542008-07-03T19:01:00.000-04:002008-07-03T19:01:00.000-04:00I'm glad that was the case for you, I know I was d...I'm glad that was the case for you, I know I was disappointed at the time, I seem to think Anna Neagle was Lady Mac too. Do you remember her?<BR/><BR/>I could see a few costume problems being so close yesterday which was not as bad, but....Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25900763414553922842008-07-03T10:19:00.000-04:002008-07-03T10:19:00.000-04:00I'm glad the show was worthwhile, Jo. Your tale of...I'm glad the show was worthwhile, Jo. Your tale of the spitting macbeth made me laugh as funnily eough I went to a performance of The Scottish Play here in Perth last weekend. Fortunately no one spat on anyone, as far as I could see:-)Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.com