The Curse Of Kitson

Good day to you.

So I am currently enjoying the Daniel Kitson curse. What's that I hear you ask? Well basically, I'm cursed by Daniel Kitson. Last year I booked to see him in Edinburgh and was ill so couldn't go. Earlier this year I'd booked to see him at a theatre near me only to turn up a day late. And today, well yesterday really I'd booked tickets to see his new show but couldn't go as I'm ill. An ill little Chris I am.

Woke up yesterday after feeling slightly rubbish the night before with the mother of all cold / flu type things. I've still got it. I'm a snotty sleepy headachy mess. At one point I thought I might have to cancel last nights show, but I went on like a trooper, and actually it was one of the best show's I've done so far. Really enjoyed myself last night, and the crowd were really lovely, despite having all got soaking wet waiting in the queue. The show however keeps running over by a few minutes so I'm trying to trim some stuff and might remove a trick altogether.

Today is also my sister Nik's birthday. I've had a card in my bag for her for about 4 days now and still haven't posted it. I must do that today! A very happy birthday to her.

A few days ago I did some filming for STV's five thirty show, it seemed to go quite well, you can view it here if you wish.

Today I should have some I Love Cox badges arriving to give to people who come see my show. They were bloody expensive, but worth it I think. Who doesn't want one of those badges! It's such a wonderful pun..... perhaps.

Yesterday despite being poorlysick, I did go on The Hamiltons chat show, which was great fun as usual. Neil and Christine saw my show last year and were very supportive, so much so that they came back again this year and liked it. Their show's always worth catching for a lovely twee afternoon, and they get some great guests on. Along with me was the FT Theatre Critic who gave some good show tips, The Departure Lounge, which is a musical, that was very good indeed, so much so that I'm going to go see it my goodself. It also featured a hot blonde girl, so bonus points for them. Then there was also Girl and Dean who are two lovely ladies doing sketch comedy at the Pleasance. They were proper funny, with a fantastic sketch performance about the WI. So I will also be seeing them and I advise you to do the same. Added bonus once again Jess from Girl and Dean is also really rather hot. Horrah.

So that's what I've been doing. I'm now lying in bed blowing my nose a lot and drinking a berry smoothie in the hope the good stuff in it will pick me up in time for my show tonight. My parents have just arrived so I need to be on top form to them as they see my stuff tonight.

Ta-ra

Chris x