Stagedoor JULY 2001
July 18, 2001
July 26, 2001
July 28, 2001
July 18, 2001
The cast was exceptionally fast in coming out today, most of them passed us in a hurry of course. Andrew Wright came out then and, being accosted by a flood of programmes
(we do plead guilty), signed them all, very politely and obliging. His voice is surprisingly soft and mellow. I think I saw Adrian (Edmeades) and John (Partridge) leaving together,
not quite sure though. Kenny (Linden) walked past, didn’t stop him though, he seemed to be short on time - Ross Finnie signed my friend’s programme.
Sebastian (Rose) was wonderful, he took a lot of time to talk to us, very charmingly too and signed everything we put in his way (pleading guilty once again). He posed for a
picture with Jenny as well. Emma Woods was just as I remember her - sweet and shy, she is just as fragile as she appears on stage and very quiet spoken.
Jake and Jye were among the last to come out, both tired, yet they stopped for autographs. I kinda occupied poor Jye - he has a beautiful voice when you can actually hear him
talk *sighs* and he’s charming. Julie Carlton was very nice as well, her smile is infectious - and you’d never guess from her stage presence how petite she is.
July 26, 2001
There were quite a few people at the stage door and, as usual, some cast members raced past like lightning. I saw Kerry Washington (she’s always the first out it seems), Kenny
Linden, Joe Ryan and Dave Willetts. They didn’t look as if they wanted to be stopped, so we just let them be.
Ross Finnie was the first we asked to sign our programmes/books, looking absolutely adorable with glasses. They suit him very well indeed and he really is a warm and charming
person.
Adrian Edmeades came out next, he told us that the cast had been in rehearsals and everyone was tired - now that I believe - esp. after such an energetic show as we saw that
evening. Therefore I must say that it’s all the more surprising and kind of them to stop for a minute. I would understand if they said they’d rather go home straight away.
We did see Adrian again a few minutes later though - he came back to collect his shopping which he’d left at the theatre *poor guy - so tired*, but he did grin as he told us ;D.
Jake Brent appeared then, he was his usual considerate self, making sure no one was forgotten. He looked like he needed a good night’s rest alright! Still he smiled and took time
for everyone. His voice is surprisingly gentle too, did I mention that *sighs* It’s really admirable how he can find energy to spare even at the stage door. It sure goes a long way to
make his fans happy ;D. He even turned off his mobile to concentrate on them!
I got an autograph from Andrew (Wright) today as well, he’s so sweet, a very nice guy with a charming smile. That laughter you feel is bubbling in him on stage truly is a part of
his personality. Kate Tydman was signing for some other people, then she turned to us and asked us if we’d like an autograph as well, very kind of her.
Barbara King took some time as well, I remember how nice she was to us in February and she definitely hasn’t changed. Her manner is open and engaging. Jason (Gardiner) was
the last one we talked to, quite his charming self. He’s a likeable fellow alright, he won’t fail to make you smile, very much like Andrew. And he’s got a pleasant voice ;D.
July 28, 2001
We didn’t wait all too long this time. Kenny and Clinton went past us in a hurry, I didn’t know that Kenny wore glasses - looks good though ;D. I got a pic with Andrew and we
chatted a little - he really is charming, did I mention that? *sighs*
Jake came out soon after - fairly quick getting ready today, he sounded tired though. Didn’t seem to be hurt as
far as we could tell, we didn’t want to ask in case we embarrassed him. He posed for pics with, stopping almost the moment he caught sight of us. He must be weary of his fans by
now, poor guy. Loads of people seem to wait exclusively for him at the stage door. He never fails to be polite, warm and friendly though - no wonder you can’t help liking him.
And that smile of his will melt an iceberg! *winks*