Never a moment to breathe

I've just received a copy of the rehearsal schedule and it looks (for me at least) a nightmare!

As I mention below, there's a script read through soon - which is for everyone to attend - so we can all meet up again and make sure that everyone is comfortable with everything.

Now Nick, the one man production (playing the Doctor, he's also the director and has adapted the original scripts), has hit upon the great idea of splitting the script into six blocks. This is a good as it means that rehearsals will be targeted to specific scenes, so not all the cast have to get together at the same time until later on.

So I had a look at it and, obviously as it's about Daleks, I'm required for Blocks 2-6. "That's ok," I thought, "a bit more time to myself at the start." How wrong! I forgot that I'm also making an appearance at the start in the crowd scene sans Dalek. The upshot is that I'm also required for Block 1.

No rest for the wicked, I get the fun of attending every rehearsal from when we start in September. The bonus is that I will be able to sneak more behind the scenes information here onto my blog... and maybe even some photographs!

Music to your ears

News has reached me that the final version of the music is nearly complete now.

Martin has been busy creating something that promises to be better than his work on last year's production of "Evil", which will be difficult seeing as how great that was - trust me.

I've heard an all too brief teaser of his new main theme and if it's anything to go by then it's gonna be an epic opening to the play to say the least. I hope to be able to hear all of it shortly as Martin has promised that he'll play it at one of the early rehersals.

You can visit Martin's site by using the link to the right.

Time and tide melt the snowman...

August, now nearly half-way through, is a slow month as far as the play is concerned.

Nick is busy with all the finishing touches that are required and the rest of us just sit back and enjoy what is jokingly called the summer weather.

I suppose that I should really be reading the script and learning my non-lines. To explain that rather strange comment, I am playing Dalek Two in the play and yes there are lines to speak... but not by me! Dalek dialogue will be done live for each performance from the wings but I still have to know the lines so I can flash my lights in sync with the voice.

The difficult bit has been done though, I've been through the script and highlighted all the bits where I need to flash - as so to speak.

The next big event is the full read through of the script before we start the rehearsals. These begin in September and the read through will be happening on 3 September at a location that is sworn to secrecy.

I suppose that I should be enjoying the peace and quiet at the moment, 'cause it's goning to be a hectic September and a mental October.

Composer speaks out

Martin Johnson, composer for the play, has been very busy recently.

Not only is he working hard on the score for the play, but he has also added two articles to the Dalek Links site:

• Inside the music studio - will open in a new window
• Making music for Masterplan - will open in a new window

As if that isn't enough, he's also busy rebuilding his own site and has added an "Easter egg" to the home page with a teaser of music from the play. Check out the link to the right and see if you can find the bonus!

Chance to meet the Daleks... and others - 7 July

There's another chance to meet the Daleks in Portsmouth this Saturday (7 July) along with a Cyberman as well!

Castle Primary School, in Portchester, will be having their summer fete and the Daleks and Cybermen will also be attending. This event is between 11am and 2pm.

Come along and have fun, as well as having your photo with two of the Doctor's greatest enemies... if you dare!

You can find the school in Castle Street, Portchester, PO16 9QQ.