Made it through the first weekend alive. I'm already a little more than exhausted but its probably good to get acclimatised as early as possible. After the rush of preview prices we're in to a new rush in the form of 2 for 1 Monday and Tuesday. There is truly no rest for the wicked!
The first days have given me the chance to refresh my, "I'm terribly sorry you and your six children couldn't see one corner of the stage but we don't do refunds," face. A key weapon in any FOH's artillery. Second only to the, "I'm sure you are very important but you're not wearing a pass so I'm not letting you in," speech.
Thus far I've had near death experiences, vomiting and general drunkness galore at my venue. But in true Fringe style I've also met some lovely people who travel to come to the Fringe every year and love everything about it. When the days are as long as ours are, it really makes a difference when someone is grateful for what Front of House to. Nine times out of ten we get shouted at for asking patrons to turn their phones off, or abused for enforcing a no latecomers policy, and so it makes a pleasant change when customers say thank you. Someone told me yesterday that they were really impressed by the standard of our staff and it actually made my day.
Front of House are normally the butt of everyone's jokes here. Its our fault if shows start late. Its our fault if the audience are angry. Its practically our fault when the heavens open and it starts pouring it down. We can't do much about that last one but, believe me when I say, we do everything to make the Fringe as amazing as humanly possible.
Show recommendation - The Jennifer Tremblay Trilogy at Assembly Roxy. Absolutely beautiful series of 3 one woman shows. Incredible.
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