The Fighter.

I went to see this film yesterday with a good friend of mine. After all the press that has been flying recently about Bale's outstanding performance, i expected to see Mr Wahlberg pale in to the background; i was pleasantly surprised. Bale, undeniably, gave an fantastic performance; high energy, comedic, vulnerable and unstable. However it was the contrast that was created between the two brothers that ultimately made the film. Wahlberg plays a constant. Constantly over shadowed by his brother and ignored by his mother. His slow burning undertone of frustration is ultimately the drive that keeps him going, keeps him working, keeps him fighting. He is the character you can relate to most. When things are tough and people are negative put your head down and train. Focus. You have control. You're the one that can make things happen.

Some say he's not a leading man; i disagree, he walks the path that I wish to tread.

Extra Extra!!

Some lovely reviews from Tuesday's Press Night!

http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/5112?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+se1-news+(London+SE1+community+website

http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/londontheatre/reviews/tachellshortstuff2011.htm

The Morning After..

... Opening Night!

And what a night it was. I'm feeling very lucky this morning to be working with such a fantastic cast and crew. ShortStuff opened last night at the Waterloo East Theatre and to be entirely honest... we rocked it! Everyone gave it their all and from the feedback we received, it seems the audience loved it! There is something truly exciting about working with new writing as good as Anna Jordan's. All three pieces tackle different and challenging subject matters, making it impossible to look away.

Thank you for all the lovely messages of support that are coming our way, and a special little thank you from me to Mr Goodlass for his continued support.

The show is running until the 3rd March so snap up your tickets now! Tonight is also 'pay what you can'.. four shows for what ever price you can afford... amazing!

Here's a little taster:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQHvcft4PDE

Love as always,

XC

ShortStuff!!!

...... my new nickname.

No not really, it's actually the title of the current play I am in; written and directed by the fabulous Anna Jordan (cue applause). 'Shortstuff' is 3 award winning short plays by Without A Paddle theatre company; Closer to God, Coming Home and Bed of Foxgloves. I will be acting alongside the very talented Peter Jordan in 'Closer to God'. The performances will take place at the Waterloo East Theatre on selected dates from Saturday 12th Feb - Thursday 3rd of March (Pay what you can night on the 13th!!)

http://www.waterlooeast.co.uk/page92.html

Use the link above if you fancy coming to see some new writing ...you will get 4 shows for the price of 1...... i for one can't think of a better way to spend an evening :)

Looking for to seeing as many of you as humanly possible ;)

Love as always

XC

Betty for life :)

I last wrote a mammoth 6 months ago........ I can't believe it has been that long! A challenging and eye opening time it has been; but after making a few difficult decisions we're out the other side with a brighter outlook!

After coming back from Shanghai, i threw myself into work and hid away in a shop for a couple of months. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of managing a flagship store, i really struggled to get back in to London life. I missed Shanghai and performing everyday so much, working in the store acted as a much needed distraction, although as my 2 months there came to an end i came to the realization that i had a big decision to make.

I have worked for the brand SweatyBetty for 5 years and they have always been an amazingly supportive and flexible employer. The people i have met through the company will be friends for life; they are all inspirational and strong women and i am so lucky to have had the pleasure of working with them. I felt like i had achieved all i could for the company and they had absolutely done more than enough for me, and so i came to the decision that my life as a 'betty' had come to an end. Sad as it is, i feel this is absolutely the right decision for me, right now. No matter what jobs i have done in the past, I know (and have always known) that i am actress first and foremost. I need to give myself the time to focus on my career, to work on my skills, to create as well as to be cast. I will always be grateful to sweatyBetty for the support they have given me, i am excited about becoming a customer but will secretly always think of myself as a Betty .....for life :)