Our Everyday Fairytales project came to an end on Sunday, just before the Christmas festivities began, with a fantastic finale. We've even enjoyed proof of our impact upon the city. We've had people come up to us to ask where the street theatre they'd seen the flyers of was taking place. We've had people randomly contact Holly to ask where to be and when. And we've enjoyed entertaining everyone who's stopped to watch or simply passed by.
I also noticed a transformation in our performers' approach towards our outings. On our first performance back at the beginning of the month we were all of us nervous, not knowing what to expect and coping by focusing on our work.
By Sunday's performance we hit the streets with confidence and an attitude that got us noticed. We knew the reactions we might receive - we'd faced most of them in previous excursions. Our inhibitions had been stripped - as performers we lay bare to all who took notice and we revelled in the experience. We not only took our work seriously, we also took a true pleasure in the absurdity of it all.
For anyone who wants to know how our story ended - here's the final part!
The Prince, having seen his father and faithful servant both murdered by the Winter Queen and her Ice Henchmen, returns to his kingdom from which he had been banished.
There, with his true love the Summer Queen, he finds the Winter Queen and her minions. Whilst the henchmen make their way towards his love, the Prince focuses on battling the Winter Queen.
The Summer Queen melts the Ice Henchmen with the love and warmth bestowed upon her and her kingdom. The mortal Prince is meanwhile struggling to fight the power of the Winter Queen.
The Summer Queen renews his strength with her love and power, giving him the determination and energy to overpower the Winter Queen, finally wrenching her face from her wintery head. She is weakened and dies.
Gathering their spirits, the Prince and the Summer Queen make their way to a safe haven, where the Summer Queen's courtiers join them.
The Prince is crowned as the rightful King and everyone celebrates.
So thank you to everyone who helped us with this project. It came off brilliantly and we learnt so much from it. If anyone saw our performances and would like to comment on them - please do on our messageboard. We're keen to get any feedback.
Here's to a very happy 2008!
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