Yes, this is candy. . . . perhaps the best of ways. Our experience in Japan continues to both surprise and delight. from the enormous and eclectic array of candy flavours (could Japan have been the inspiration for Bertie Bott's 'Every Flavor Beans'?) to the immaculately kept taxis with their wonderful range of light fittings and of course the people. There is a new surprise around every corner and in every sentence. 

Today we rehearsed the whole performance several times, ironing out the kinks, re-thinking the story and honing the technical procedures. There is something immensely satisfying about meeting a challenge creatively and as a group. This can of course mean hard work, but hard work feels great when you share a goal, when creative solutions come from all directions and when the mood is energised and supportive. It also helps when there is a constant supply of soft drinks and chocolate and cake, and an hilarious blue wig, mainly worn by a tall Australian man playing a Japanese woman. There will be photos - stay tuned.

The Science Agora was officially opened tonight. We have one rehearsal on the stage tomorrow morning and then we're on. A live show developed from scratch with 12 strangers from 2 different countries for one show only. If you happen to be in Tokyo tomorrow, it might be worth coming down to see if we pull it off.