Lillian's back again

Hi.
It's Lillian, here.

I can't believe that Uncle Seymour would just sneak onto my computer and write a post.
Don't get me wrong ..... I'm glad that he kept you all informed of what's going on with the 'Pattie-shop Diaries' musical because, I admit, I've been busy with college-work, and church ..... and, ok ....... sometimes I get a little 'run down' with my sickle-cell.

And I guess I was interested to read his story about Mike, Ray Evans, and himself ....... I didn't realise just how many talented people have been lost to AIDS over the years.

I remember that Uncle Seymour's partner, John, went the same way.

He seemed to be ill for ages, and Uncle Seymour spent a long time taking care of him, nursing him, comforting him ...... and finally mourning him.
It certainly gave me an insight into the tragedy of the AIDS epidemic and, because of my sickle-cell, I have a small insight into the matter.

I'm glad that, after all these years, Uncle Seymour seems to be getting on with his life
(after having lost his lover);
I guess talking about people from his past, like Ray Evans, must help ........ I just wish that he didn't have to sneak into my blog to do it (lol).

Anyway, as he's probably told you, Mike and Gerrard seem very excited about 'Pattie-shop Diaries' !!!

They are planning to rehearse and showcase 20 minutes worth of show-material in March next year (in front of an invited audience), in order to attract theatre-venues, and investors.

I think that they want to make sure all those involved get paid, so they have collated lots of seperate budgets from different people in respect to the performers, staging, music, and filming.

This includes the offer of space (and technical support) from a major theatre in London.

They have now drafted a preliminary proposal and sent it to Arts Council, London, and will get the go-ahead to to send it in formally sometime this week.

It will take 12 weeks for Arts Council to come to a decision, so they are looking forward to the Arts Council person getting back to them soon.

It all seems to be moving really quickly ..... I'm getting quite excited.

Needless to say, I will keep you all informed of any new information ......... or at least I'll try to ......... before Uncle Seymour has to unburden his past again.

See ya.