The Repair Shop.

The Repair Shop usually comes from Sussex's 'Weald and Downland Museum', but yesterday (for us) it came from The Brighton Dome.

We really had no idea what to expect, and made a point of not trying to find out. It would have ruined the surprise.

It turned-out to be a 'meet the craftsmen/women' type of show, with many of the main suspects on stage. Steve Fletcher and his sister Suzie, Will Kirk, Lucia Scalisi, and Kirsten Ramsay.

The first thing I said to Lady M, as we sat down, was "What do you think the average age of the audience is?" "About 60?" she replied. "More like 70 or 80" I said "look at all the grey or balding heads in front of us".

It certainly wasn't a show for a young audience.

Brighton was the first show of a nation-wide tour. The production team are based here, and several of the cast members live here, so a perfect spot to kick off. The Repair Shop barn isn't far away.

No Teddies were re-furred, no clocks repaired, and no smashed pots re-assembled, but we really enjoyed ourselves. 

A great afternoon. It was raining slightly when we came out, so we made a quick dash for home.

If you're a fan of the show, you'd enjoy it. No point going if you're not. The theatre was packed!