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1. “Oooooh a new script, yaaaaay! Let’s go to rehearsals and just play games”

2. “Okay let’s have a look at this script, can’t wait to see what my character is like!”

3. “Oh wait… I actually have to learn these lines? All of them? Like, every single one?”

4. “Okay, I can do this. Come on! I’ve done this so many times. I mean, I learnt the whole alphabet when I was like 2 years old so I can definitely learn these lines”

5. “Hmmmm maybe there’s an app for this? Technology always helps” 

**1 hour later** 

“Come on phone, now is NOT the time to die!”

6. **at the first big rehearsal** 

“ugh how come he knows his lines and I don’t?!” 

7. “Maybe if we all just lie down and run through the script together that will help…? Just try not to fall asleep. Oh the floor is so comfy… don’t fall asleep… so comfy… DON’T FALL ASLeep….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz” 

8. **after the first show** 

“Thank GOD I managed to finally learn those lines… I am NEVER putting myself through that again. Now let’s go for a drink...”

9. **next year some time in April**

 Director: “hey, we’re holding auditions tomorrow for our Edinburgh Fringe play, do you want to…” 

You: “YES YES I’LL DO ANYTHING PLEASE LET’S GO TO EDINBURGH AGAIN”

Does this sound familiar? Let us know @ChequePleaseEd

1. NINJA 

Nope not a real ninja (although taking a ninja to Edinburgh as part of your group could be a nifty flyering technique), but this classic Nottingham New Theatre warm up game is a MUST at the start of any Ed Fringe rehearsal

2. That moment when the director puts her hand on her chin, nods and says “yep that was good, BUT…”

3. The ‘lunch break’ - the typical lunch break involves very little lunch and much more lying around making the most of the sunshine, laughing about every line the main part just forgot in that rehearsal and, of course, a photo shoot in the new costumes…

4. That moment after lunch when you all think rehearsing outside in the sun is a good idea but you all end up just running around like primary school children who have been let out for break time

5. That moment when you think that rehearsal is over, but the director asks if you can all stay in the workshop and help to build the set

4 hours later, nothing is built but everyone is covered in sawdust and with only a few hours to go until tomorrow morning’s rehearsal, you all accept that a sleepover in the theatre is the only option 

Does all of this sound familiar? Let us know @ChequePleaseEd