This has been the time of my life and I have so many people to thank :

Martin Taylor – A friend, a playwright and also one of the first people to read No Strings in its original form.  He liked it, he critiqued it,  he directed it…Thank you – you’re awesome!

Mark Westbrook – My acting coach who trained me for the past two years.  I wouldn’t have been here without you  – thank you!

Stephen & Donna – For the amazing music and soundtrack for No Strings.  I can’t imagine it without it now.  It is an integral part of the play – thank you!

Amanda & Iain who came all the way from Brighton to see it and ended up with a weekend I don’t think we’ll forget in a hurry – thank you!

Rachel Blackburn – A good friend and a PR guru.  She managed the Facebook and Twitter accounts and promoted the show every step of the way.  She was also the most calming influence in a mega stressful 3 weeks.  I totally didn’t stick to my rules about staying away from social media and reviews, but you helped keep me sane.  Thank you!

Martin Nickolls, John Johnson, Nick Wilson, Ryan Buchanan, Alan Bissett – Thank you for being my anonymous men.

Martin Butler – Thank you for being my anonymous man and everything else that went with it.  Really, thank you!

Mum & Dad – Thank you for making me think I could x

Bryan – your support and pride meant everything x

John – Ah, wee bruv…you’ve been there every step of the way.  You know everything and have been there for me, celebrating with me one minute and then talking me down from the ledge the next.  I especially appreciate you wanting to feed a particular critic to pigs. Thank you x

Silva – You made me believe x

Lynn – You rock x

Alice, Joe, Heather & Cal – thank you for making it possible for Kirstin to juggle everything

And to all my friends and family that supported me through this amazing, amazing experience – THANK YOU!

But the last thanks must go to George and Kirstin.   We talked about this a year ago and we made it happen.  I can’t imagine having this experience with anyone else but you two.  I am going to miss our dinner, tea and bruises and then warm up, but I also know this is only the beginning for us.  Love you both xx

Damn, the music is playing…if I forgot to thank you, I didn’t mean it. x