Greetings from a sunny London. It's the end of another week and our last full week of rehearsals, as we travel to Plymouth next Wednesday in time for Friday's opening.

Now, any reasonable human being would be feeling a little nervy about this looming deadline - but in the latter part of the week things really have been going from strength to strength. Since the mid - week dip things have been eerily smooth, Osei's turned into a comic genius, the set and costumes are all looking excellent and I've won three straight games of Oware.

That's not to say that there's not plenty to worry about, 'cos there is. I've still got to write and deliver two workshops on Thursday for the good people of Plymouth, but I'm sure a couple of sleepless nights and I'll be there.

Steve