Another long day. This time spent in ps1, rehearsing. We haven’t started on the text yet, just doing he preparatory work. Before u came to uni, what I hadn’t realised is that most of the business of theatre is not what is seen on stage. Fascinatingly, most of what goes on in the rehearsal space is like brain-storming – actors are set games to play by the director, through which they explore certain emotions. To watch it, its not always obvious what the director is getting at, but gradually it comes together to form a picture. At least that’s how graham works; I frankly find the process more intriguing than the end product. It isn’t a case of a director bossing actors about.

I was watching them in PS1 this afternoon. I must admit I felt like a loose end, especially when I ran into Chris during the game of American football. But at the same time, I was thinking that I couldn’t wait to see how Ricardio is going to bring this together. And he will – the game of football, the seemingly pointless exercises, all come together like the T1000 in that scene from terminator two. Gradually, a general picture begins to emerge. I must admit, this lesson, which is still kind of hobby, is one of the best I’ve learned at university.