Well with three days left of the tour and only nine performances left to do, it's probably a good time to write about it. It has been an experience for sure. We have been touring around community centres, care homes and social clubs. And when I found out I would be touring to mainly old people in nursing homes I thought I would hate it, but in fact it has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. We have been working six days a week with three performances a day, and all the travel in between. So it has been knackering. But was has struck me is just how much audiences get out of these performances. Yes we have had a few people who haven't exactly enjoyed it, but you'd probably get that anywhere. Most people are just really happy that people have come to entertain them, and give them some time. We have had some lovely comments, and some hilarious ones, but I will save them for another time.
What I have found quite reassuring about visiting lots of care homes, is that there are some really good ones. There are also some really bad ones. But for a person who is so used to looking forward to the future, to suddenly be flung into somewhere where there isn't much of a future, they are literally at the end. I have found it quite hard to begin with. But I suppose old age comes to us all in the end. And maybe it's not too much of a bad thing to really think about how you might want to live out your last few days. There are some truly excellent homes, in lovely houses with people who really care. I have been quite touched by there generosity, one home even gave us a big tin of celebrations...nom. Of course nobody wants to end up in a home, but take it from someone with VERY high standards when it comes to things like these, there are some excellent ones in the west and north Yorkshire area, For family members or even yourself, give me a bell and I'll give you the low down on some of them if you're interested.
Anywhoo, in conclusion I have loved the tour, and really want to get some more acting work in the new year, I have loved it.
Merry Christmas.
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