A Week In My Life

Step-by-Step Tutorial: A Week in the Life of Carrie Hope Fletcher

Step 1: Morning Routine

• Carrie wakes up at 7:25 AM and gets ready in less than half an hour.
• She puts on her banana dress with pockets and makes herself a coffee.
• She grabs an umbrella as rain is forecasted for the day.

Step 2: Rehearsal

• Carrie heads to rehearsals at Barnabus Church, which is a bit far from her house.
• Due to train strikes, she leaves early to avoid being late.
• She grabs a coffee and some water on the way.

Step 3: Treason Musical

• Carrie explains that "Treason" is a new British musical about the Gunpowder Plot.
• She plays the role of Martha Percy, a plotter involved in the plan to blow up Parliament.
• The musical explores themes of belief, religion, and sacrifice.

Step 4: Performance

• Carrie talks about the upcoming concert performances of "Treason" at Drury Lane on Monday and Tuesday.
• She shares her nervousness about balancing rehearsals for another play, "Caucasian Chalk Circle," on the same day.

Step 5: Rehearsal Break

• Carrie takes a break during rehearsals to help a boat through a lock on the canal with her colleagues.
• She returns to rehearsals and continues with the day's schedule.

Step 6: Evening Show

• After the show, Carrie goes out for dinner and stays at a friend's place for the night.
• She enjoys a magic trick performed by her friend Daniel Stockton.

Step 7: Day Off

• Carrie comes home after rehearsals and takes a two-hour nap on the sofa.
• She prepares for the next day's rehearsals and relaxes with a bath using bath bombs from Lush.

Step 8: Sits Probe Rehearsal

• Carrie prepares for the upcoming sits probe rehearsal, where the cast sings with the orchestra for the first time.
• She explains the significance of this rehearsal in the musical process.

Step 9: Boat Ride and Evening Show

• Due to train disruptions, Carrie takes a boat from London Bridge to the Turbine Theatre.
• She watches the show "Diva Live from Hell" starring Luke Bayer and enjoys the performance.

Step 10: Wrap-Up

• Carrie reflects on her week and looks forward to the upcoming days of rehearsals and performances.

By following these steps, you can get a glimpse into a week in the life of Carrie Hope Fletcher, balancing rehearsals, performances, and personal moments.