via John Owen-Jones, from yesterday and today:
Covid-19 has ravaged West End theatre the last few weeks with many shows forced to cancel. So tonight, although I’ve not sung the role for over a year and with no rehearsal… I shall be onstage at the Sondheim Theatre playing Jean Valjean in Les Miserables
I forgot the words for a scene in Act One and made up lyrics on the spot that rhymed. The brain is an amazing thing
1) Appearing in Les Miz yesterday was like living out a real life anxiety dream. Happy to help out though and I’m thankful that I had a negative LFT this morning. Other cast members were sadly not so lucky hence the cancellation of today and tomorrow’s Les Miz performances. Even
2) with rigorous testing/cleaning and other regimens in place this new Covid variant is SO infectious it seems almost unstoppable. Please be careful and help stop the spread by sanitising hands, wearing face masks, keeping your distance and please…get the vaccine.
Linking an interview below, but his Twitter is @johnowenjones |
