Well, I'm still here, nearing the end of the theatre project. It's been hectic, funny, surprising, tiring and probably the most demanding thing I've done in a while. It's been like a weird international version of Big Brother with 25 of us living, working and breathing together and Strictly Come Dancing with professionals and amateurs working together to produce a play to perform before huge crowds. I've been put through my paces by a fiery French Woman (Francesca) and under the spotlight more times than I would have liked but it's had results and it was great to perform in a local village as part of a festival at the end of a protest march. Anyway, internet access is not easy at the mo so I'll write more in Mumbai. Someone is waiting to use the ... read more

Well, I'm here after a day's travelling and a day recovering. The flight was amazingly straightforward. No delays in spite of all the fog warnings on Christmas eve eve. Had a coffee and a strawberry smoothie in Mumbai airport in celebration of Christmas Day listening to some carols in Hindi over the tannoy. Was expecting a full-on hassley arrival but it was loads calmer than expected. Got to Kokata feeling surprisingly calm and rested in spite of very little sleep. Was greeted at the airport by some people from Jana Sanskriti - the theatre group I'm staying with at the mo. A friendly bunch. Also some fellow participants from Germany and France. After stopping off to change money, we had some tea with Sanjoy and Sima who lead the group - my third curry of the ... read more

This time tomorrow I'll be almost on the flight to Mumbai. Weird thought. Just sorting last minute stuff at the mo and drinking a G&T. Have had a hectic few days here on the island but great to spend time with family and friends before the off. Am feeling relatively calm but legs keep jigging every now and then in excited anticipation. Wahey! I'm going.............. read more