Art imitating Life

 When I googled "Things to do when you retire" I was horrified to find Chair aerobics in the top 3. Maybe some day, but not today.

So I decided that I wanted to dance in a musical again. The last time I did was back in 2008. It was very difficult and tiring to work and then drive to Leixlip for rehearsals. But not with all this free time on my hands..........

The only problem is that LMVG ( Leixlip Musical and Variety Group) are very much a dance group with no chance of a gentle " Step together Tap, Step together Clap" dance routine. When I heard they were doing "The Wedding Singer" for this year I was very optimistic. I mean they have to have old people at the wedding too. So many thanks to the director/choreographer Claire Tighe for believing in me and including me in the ensemble.

Seeing as its set in the 1980s I figured that I could be a very valuable source of reference for costumes, make up and general background information.

It definitely was a case of  was it "Life imitating Art or Art imitating Life?"

This was taken in 1985 at one of my first First Holy Communions. Note the permed hair and the drop waited dress.

Onto 2023 and I'm still sporting a fetching drop-waisted dress as mother-of-the- bride! Ah the memories.

I was brought back to earth a few times in the dressing room as "the young ones" discussed the 80s.

"Did women work during the 80s?"

Yes we did!

"Did people even French Kiss during the 80s?"

Hell YES WE DID, when we got the chance!

Opening night came and I was sick with nerves, but it made me feel proud that I was pushing myself outside my comfort zone. I thoroughly enjoyed the run and thanks to all who made me feel I belonged there.

There's life in the old dog yet!!!