As we've just finished the World Voyage, we now transition back into a normal voyage schedule. All new guests every week or two, familiar ports. Whereas during the Worldie we never repeated a guest entertainer once, now we're starting to repeat them. Various ones we had at different points on the Worldie we are starting to see again.
We also have a new cast on board, which is perhaps the biggest change. They arrived on the 27th of April, and rehearsed on board for 5 days while the last cast performed their last voyage. Rehearsing and getting costumes fitted all day long, then rehearsing again after we finish and clear out from the show at 11:30pm or midnight. They are certainly working hard. So two days ago in Southampton, Cast 2 of the Queen Elizabeth officially signed off and went their separate ways, after an incredible 11 months on board. They had chosen to extend to experience the World Voyage. I had one cruise with the dancers of Cast 1, the very first cast, before they left, but the Cast 2 singers had already taken over. They have been on board since my first contract began last year, and it is very strange and sad not to have them here anymore. I've only ever performed the shows with them in the roles. They will all be missed!
But with a new cast does come a new excitement. They are so fresh and excited, many have never been on a ship before. The singers and a couple dancers are from the UK, while the majority of the dancers are from the Ukraine, Russia, Belarus. I get to practice my Russian a little more. They have been rehearsing for months with recordings, and had huge grins when they first got to perform with a live band. They are so appreciative of us, and seem really friendly. They are excited and fresh! Its going to be a great contract for them, so a big welcome to QE cast 3!
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