[Amy]

The cast has been rehearsing for much of the day and each of them has put in their all.


Most of the group looked to be reasonably poised as they delivered their lines, sang their songs and stomped their way through the dance routines.


Despite being dressed to the nines in a sequined red dress, matching beads and high heels, Spencer seemed unusually drawn to his privates, readjusting himself on numerous occasions. Whether this was his take on his character or whether his nylons were too tight is uncertain.


His partner in ugly-sisterliness, Tim, had a look of steely determination on his face as he marched around the stage in his sky-scraping heels and cerise frock.


As Nick slipped in and out of his German/Swedish/Polish/Welsh accent in his role as Baron Hardup, Kitten looked confident in her role, as did Prince Charming Mel and Fairy Marco.


Meanwhile, Narinder bounced around the stage like a hobbit with an over-active thyroid and Jade delivered her lines with unassailable enthusiasm, "I'm just a lowly peasant girl from the wrong side of East Angular."


Backstage, Victor (aka Buttons the Cat) was watching from the wings. Turning to the camera, he announced, "This show's relying on me, some of these characters are falling to pieces."


Now he's really taking the puss...