The Banana Protector
What will they think of next? The talking point in our office today was The Banana Protector, a device for making sure that the banana you’ve put in your bag for lunch doesn’t get squashed before you get a chance to eat it. They are size-adjustable, but I understand they only come in yellow. Here we have a sample, demonstrated for you by the lovely Sid.
LGMC Partying
As ever the aftershow party proved to be plenty of fun - although unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me to catch all the scandal. Here are a few photos from other choristers to give you an idea of the night;
Here's John W, me & Brett supporting Paul L, slightly the worse for wear after celebrating his birthday as well as a successful show!
(Photo by John G)Power politics as the Chairman, AMD & Small Group Rep get their heads together:
(Photo by John G)David M, Paul A, Tony C & Nick B having a good time:
(Photo by John G)
Lingotto
The Auditorium was quite impressive; 1900 seats and a lovely acoustic.
There was the seemingly inevitable hanging-around as our tech-rehearsal was delayed by problems getting the sound system set up.
John and Rich were both suffering from a throat infection while we were in Turin, but managed to soldier on through the show - although here John doesn't exactly look full of the joys of spring...
Advertising
The Settembre Musica festival had put us on posters throughout the city.
And here's our poster-boy; PK enjoying his publicity...
And Here We Are
Brett & I at the Civic Reception the city hosted for us on the Monday night.
Around Turin
On the Monday morning (our first full day in Turin) we took a walking tour around the city.
We eventually ended up by the lovely River Po: