Thursday 25th June 2009
Had a nice week for collecting so far. Came back yesterday from london where I have spent the last two days (went to see Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and found firstly, a signed Eastenders cast card from Larry Lamb who played the notorious 'Archie' on the show - Larry incredibly kindly signed and dedicated the cast card and wrote me a lovely long message answering my questions on my record card!

So pleased with this one as Larry is fantastic. I also received back a success form the West End cast of
La Cage aux Folles, which is playing at the beautiful Playhouse Theatre in London. I sent to the Stage Manager a show flyer, custom made record card, and an index card with a few questions printed on an index card, asking whether it could be passed on to the cast to sign, as I had enjoyed the show so much. I received back my flyer and record card signed by many of the cast and my questions answered as well!

I also included my photo with Graham Norton from when I met him after the show - though I knew he would leave the show literally a day or two before my letter arrived, but I thought I'd take a chance that he might come back to clear his dressing room or something. I received a quick note back from the theatre staff saying that since Graham was no longer at the address they had forwarded my picture onto him to sign for me!

So pleased. Next, I received back a signed postcard from Matt Lucas and David Walliams of BBC Little Britain. And finally, my Eastenders cast card request came back after just two days! I received all the ones from the current cast had asked for, and in my letter I mentioned, that if it would be possible, could I have some cast cards from the Ex-cast members of Eastenders to send off to be signed, should they still have some around. And I received 46 cards in total, many of them really really old. The oldest must be that of 'Belinda', from the 'Slater' family, which is certainly going back some years!

Can't wait to send them out. Received John Bardon's preprint as well, and I really hope he makes a full recovery soon.
Hope everyone else has been receiving lots of mail! {thumb2}
Phoebe
