Like the Hottest of Cakes.

‘Triliteral is like Christmas- we’re all very excited about it and whether we are ready or not, nothing can stop it from happening’- Richard Pilgrim, in his flat last week.

It’s crunch time for Triliteral. This is the week that festivities will finally begin and last-minute preparation is frantically taking place all over Notts. The shows will be ready, there’s no doubt about that- but there’s still work to be done. I don’t imagine any of us will be enjoying much sleep over the next week, but I can see the climax of all our hard work being downright spectacular!

Meanwhile, tickets for the Triliteral shows are flying off the figurative shelves. Two of the shows, ‘The Blazers’ and ‘The Mason’s Apprentice’ are already officially sold out, and a few of the others are getting close. If you haven’t booked tickets yet, it is recommended that you get on it: http://www.triliteral.co.uk to avoid crushing disappointment on the night. This really isn’t something you want to miss if you’re remotely interested in theatre, comedy or in fact any form of entertainment. We’re even moving up in the world, with a brief soundbite on East Midlands Today t’other day mentioning us! Perhaps the first Triliteral Festival will be the vast extravaganza we were hoping for after all.

And now, time for my regular rant on the weather. What’s going on eh? Since I’ve been working with Halden Theatre, Nottingham has resembled wintery Alaska, the plains of the Sahara desert, and yesterday, some sort of South American Rainforest. And this morning: rain. Lots and lots of rain, a real downpour that soaked me to the bone as I stood helplessly outside Watson’s Warehouse desperately trying to get through to Daniel’s mobile. In June!! I can only assume that the genius of Triliteral has brought about some sort of East Midlands-centric cataclysm, which has disrupted the balance of the elements. Oh well. As long as we have glorious sunshine next weekend I’ll be happy.

There is work to be done, so I must dash. Be good, dear readers, and remember to get those tickets booked! See you next weekend *excited squeal*!

Richie G