Back in Sydney

Back in Sydney after a whirlwind 5 month regional tour with Bell Shakespeare. Our season is finishing up with a 5 week season at the Sydney Opera House. I'm looking forward to sharing some amazing things we saw and did on tour. But for now, a list. I title this one 'Things I like and dislike about our season at the Opera House.'

Things I like.
1. Traveling by ferry every afternoon into work. Best part of my day. I adore living in Meadowbank and this is one of the reasons why. After a leasurly 5 min walk through a beautiful park I'm at the wharf. The jet cats up the Parramatta river are a real treat. The staff are always very friendly and the view is sensational.
2. Guylian Cafe Circular Quay. I know it's naughty, but I often spoil myself with a large hot chocolate when I've been good. Heavenly.
3. Opera House Staff. Our venue meachanist and lighting operator are among the nicest people we've encountered on tour, the front of house ladies and men are also very professional.
4. Being able to see my family and friends again whom I missed greatly whilst away.
5. The great reviews we've gotten.

Things I dislike.
1. How tired everyone is. We're used to only doing around 4-5 shows a week with bump-ins and travel. We're also used to staying relatively close to the theater. It's been a big jump up to 8 shows a week with travel especially when everyone has to settle back into normal life. Everyone's just a little tired and uninspired.
2. How the show's gotten much longer since hitting Sydney. It's no particular person or scene but seconds have been added all over the place and It really drags down the show.
3. The plague that has been going around which I now have. Being sick really does suck.