I've had bad nerves before and actually was sick on stage once - just as the curtain came up - no one even noticed! I must have given a good performance though as I received a nomination for best actress (county competition). So, nerves can be a good thing. I'm nervous if I'm not nervous, if you see what I mean?

Anyway, back to remedies...

I can't drink even a small amount of alcohol - it relaxes me tooooo much! Sipping coke works for me and rescue remedy is good too. Chocolate is okay as long as you aren't singing/speaking.

Save the jack daniels, vodka, absynth - whatever - for afterwards!