I must say, the Tygers managed to pull it out of the bag and there were some lovely performances and thanks to Rowena some great costumes too. I laughed a lot and I couldn't help thinking how great it must be to be part of such a process. On Sunday however the rain may have turned to drizzle but it was insistent drizzle and the decision was made to perform in St Mary de Crypt church - the second church in Gloucester to see a performance this weekend!
On Saturday, at the request of a local church group, the Interlude of Pyramus and Thisbe was performed by the Tygers at St Mary de Lode on Archdeacon Street. It was quite nostalgic heading down to that side of the city, as I used to attend college there many, many years ago. The church is utterly enchanting and thankfully still in active use. Sad to say, St Mary de Crypt is no longer in use as a place of worship but the building is an astounding example of medieval mystery and Victoriana.
Rowena was handed the keys and allowed to use the space at will. Needless to say, both our minds were popping at the opportunity the atmospheric space affords but this was really a case of get in and get acting. Troupers that they are, the cast filled the space and the performance was a genuine delight - three babies in the audience and hardly a sound out of any of them. I am writing this piece up in the church between shows and it will be interesting to see how well the second performance goes.
My mind is already thinking of future projects and how St Mary de Crypt - in the heart of the city of Gloucester - could spring to life once more as a thriving venue in the community.
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