Its been a busy, jet-setting week for many of the Hoipolloi team; Hugh's in Edinburgh performing Story of a Rabbit, and Simon is in London being important and inspiring (he's giving a talk to drama students). Of course someone's got to hold the fort back in Cambridge so I'm today's official 'fort-holder-upper' - a very technical term for an extremely vital post, you understand.
The exact job description is malleable, but today I have defined it as follows:
-Some routine 'quality control of refreshments': testing the new teas on the famous Hoipolloi tea shelf. It was a close battle, but after great deliberation I have reached a final decision. Green tea with mint is the new favourite, although Raspberry and Echinacea comes a close second.
-Replying to all of the lovely people who have emailed to say they've seen Story of a Rabbit. Thank you for getting in touch. We're always thrilled to hear from people who have enjoyed the shows.
-Looking wistfully out of the window at the puddle coloured clouds and fierce rain droplets beating against the windows, pondering whether to write some poetry with a melancholic tinge as I muse deep philosphical thoughts...*
-* these include - what to have for lunch. How wet I am likely to get on the cycle ride back home. And whether to see Bright Star, Fantastic Mr Fox or The Hurt Locker at the cinema this weekend.
-Being on the look out for any supernatural events. This was a last minute adidtion to today's 'to do' list which slipped on when I realised that today is Friday 13th (cue scary music for dramatic effect).
So that's what I'm up to. But if you are free tonight or tomorrow, and either in Edinburgh, or keen to visit Edinburgh - and you really should as it's a lovely city - then do go and say 'Hello' to Hugh at the Traverse Theatre.
Have a good weekend!
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