Hi Guys,
Well, thanks to everyone who attended on Wednesday, and as ever a huge thanks to ALL my fabulous performers and helpers - obviously can't do it without you!
Yes Buck, of course you were fab. Egg-plant though? That's a new one on me
It's been a while since I was on MoB ('normal' life has been rearing it's ugly head too much recently), but I was upset by Lady Ginger Beer's comments. I didn't remember MoB being quite such a platform for scathing remarks.....
The idea behind the Red Door nights is to help raise funds for the Panopticon, provide a night of entertainment for the audience, and also provide a friendly, welcoming space for performers.
It is not a night that is only open to 'professional' performers. As the organiser I appreciate everyone's contributions, because they all turn up, perform and put on a damn good show for next-to-no-money.
Rouge is a beginner, yes. But she's not afraid to put in hard work to perform for a charity she supports, help out backstage when necessary, and generally has one of the sweetest personalities, both onstage and off that I've met. For only her 2nd performance, I was proud of her. It's so easy to sit in the audience and comment, snigger, or bitch about acts, but boy is it hard to actually get up there.
I appreciate any constructive criticism, either of my nights or my own acts, but I do not appreciate personal attacks on my performers.
So, thank you everyone for your comments, and I do hope that we'll be seeing you tonight
Dolly x