I'm currently listening to Camelot, the Lerner and Loewe musical based on the stories of T.H.White, in turn writing about the legend of King Arthur. Given that "Camelot" is a fairly famous noun, I probably didn't need to explain what the show was about. This musical has a famous quotation, linked with JFK's presidency, which itself is one of the most famous improper uses of the English language. The quote is:

Don't let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment, that was known as Camelot

Without its "Camelot"ey tail, this line was used to commemorate greatness. Obviously, not the greatness of the word "forgotten".

Anyway, I performed in a stage version of this musical back in February 2004. I remember much of the show and still get a slight sense of excitement in the final scene in which my character had a bit of stomping around the stage and a few lines to deliver during the song. I was always nervous that, when I knelt in my armour (yes, I was a knight), it would either break, knock me down, or prevent me from getting back up. It never did it, though the sword had a few hairy moments... and I saw the red mist a few times when fighting with Lancelot!

Anyway, as I sit here, well over a year after my last performance in any sort of musical, I can't help but miss it. With the focus I've put on my blog recently, I've happened upon various scribblings on the subject of rehearsing for musicals. It was a large part of my life. Perhaps when I'm more settled in this part of the country I should look at finding a new group to join and get on stage with.