Networks Blog Stories Nr. 21: Irene Melgarejo

Here is Irene Melgarejo's blog. Irene has appeared in several shows and is about to start rehearsal for our next pantomime Aladdin.

WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
1. Irene Melgarejo

DO YOU HAVE A SCHOOL NAME?
2. Yes, I have, Karen.

HOW MANY SHOWS HAVE YOU APPEARED IN?
3. I've appeared in 6 shows I think.

NAME THEM
4. Peter Pan, Romeo and Juliet, Bananas the musical, Frankenstein, Three Princesses in Waiting and Psychedelic Cool.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST SHOW?
5. My first show was Peter Pan.

WHAT'S YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF THE SHOWS?
6. My earliest memory of the shows in general is a panto where Pedro (director in Frankenstein) had long hair and was the beast of "Beauty and the Beast".

WHAT'S YOUR EARLIEST/FAVOURITE/SCARIEST MEMORIES OF NICK?
7. A) My earliest memory of Nick is when we played "Simon says" in the class, and "One apple, two apples, three apples..."
B) I remember once my parents went to collect me at the academy and Nick exit and I ran to hug him. I was 6 years old I think.
C) Maybe when I was a child and I was late.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE SHOW?
8. My favourite show to date is Psychedelic Cool, because there were a lot of nice people doing it.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE MOMENT IN A SHOW?
9. In Psychedelic cool I loved the loo scene, when Danny sing to Kurt.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTO FROM A SHOW?
10. This one.


ANY IDEAS FOR NICK, FOR NEW SHOWS.
11. Mmm... I don't know.

CAN YOU SUM UP NETWORKS THEATRE IN ONE WORD.
12. Great.


(If you were expecting Cristina Guirao's blog that was posted last year.)

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 20: Sara Ballesta

Networks Blog Story Nr. 20 is about Sara Ballesta! She has participated in an amazing 19 shows, not only as an actress but also as the "sound-and-lights-girl", and as such she has played an essential part in Networks Theatre. Right now Sara is rehearsing for one of the main parts in the next Networks show When I Was Me. So where will it end...? ;)

1. What’s your name? Sara

2. Do you have a Networks name? Sarah

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 19 (including the ones in which I've done the lights)

4. Name them! Peter Pan, Romeo and Juliet, Scrooge.com, Robin Hood and the Abba Silver Disc, Ocean Blue, Cinderella, Make a Wish, Robin Hood the Prince Strikes Back, My School Musical, Snow White, Odysseus, The Scarecrow Girl, Remembrance, Dick Whittington, Frankenstein, The Three Princesses in Waiting, Distant Thunder, A Christmas Carol, Psychedelic Cool.

5. What was your first show? Peter Pan

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I remember in the first rehearsal of Peter Pan you asked us our telephone numbers; I got very nervous and I started to think of the numbers in English, but when I had learnt them all by heart, you jumped me and asked my sister... shit!

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? My scariest memory of Nick was last year in Dick Whittington, in the dress rehearsal of Tuesday (with audience). I was doing the lights and I had to use a new CD that Nick had recorded with new tracks. When we were about to finish the show I realized the new CD didn’t have the final tracks, luckily I could easily solve the mistake by changing the CD for another that had all the tracks; apparently, the audience didn’t realize, but (of course) Nick did, and after the audience had left he started shouting "I told you to check the CD!!!" I wanted to explain to him that I didn’t have time to check the whole disc, but he carried on "well, it’s not my fault, it’s not my problem" (I hate it when he says that) I was feeling too bad to say a word so I just went home as soon as I could. But anyway, I know he also felt bad, after all, because the following day he was too nice to me.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Robin Hood (both)

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? There are loads; but, well, I remember when we were doing Odysseus at Teatro Circo; at the end of the last show, Nick came up to the stage saying, with tears in his eyes, "I’m very proud of you". That’s a nice memory.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? The best ones have already been sent and if I now have to start to look for a photo I will never choose one. N.B. Thanks! That means I had to choose them! ;) So there´s Sara doing the sound and lights and Sara in Snow White.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? Not to use the "show inside a show" plot for a few years!

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? Bittersweet

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 19: Reyna Sánchez

Time for Blog Story Number 19, filled with the theatre memories of Reyna Sánchez. She is no longer active as an actress but Networks Theatre clearly means a lot to her!

1. What’s your name? Reyna Sánchez

2. Did/Do you have a Networks name? Amy

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 6

4. Name them! Flight, Dracula, Peter Pan, Romeo & Juliet, Robin Hood II: The Prince Strikes Back, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs.

5. What was your first show? Flight

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I felt very important when Nick suggested to me to do Flight, because I thought that taking part in a show was an honour for a student, but I was also a bit sad because of my shyness.

7. A) What is your earliest memory of Nick? I was used to his shouts, because he was my teacher, but in rehearsals he shouted even more (if possible). Sometimes he went home with his face red, but the next day, he returned happy again.

B) What is your favourite memory of Nick? He had a lot of patience with me, and he always said to the cast how sorry he was about his anger.

C) What is your scariest memory of Nick? I cannot choose just one :S... but I think once, when I was speaking in the small room and another when I was a dancer and he told me to smile while dancing, but I couldn't so he started shouting, and he kept shouting at me a whole week, until I managed to do what he wanted, and he congratulated me.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, because my shyness had disappeared.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? After the last show, (my favourite one) I even cried, because it was my birthday and the dancers had invented a special song for me. I knew it was going to be my last show, and I was sad, but I also felt that I had never been so happy and free on stage.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? I like almost all of them, but I really like the photo of the dancers in Snow White.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? I think 'Pride and Prejudice' would be amazing if Nick directed it. Any film or show turns out incredible in Nick's hands!!!

12. Finally: can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word? UNIQUE

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 18: Alba Ballesta

Alba Ballesta is the subject of Networks Blog Stories Number 18! Having done more or less 14 shows (who´s counting these things anyway?! ;) we can safely call her a Networks Theatre veteran. Alba performed many memorable parts, but we will perhaps especially remember her as The Scarecrow Girl...


1. What’s your name? Alba Ballesta.

2. Do you have a Networks name? Hannah. There’s a little story about my Networks name. On my first day at Networks, when I entered the class, Nick told me I had to choose an English name. He gave me a piece of paper with plenty of names I had never heard of. I looked at him and pointed at the first one I saw, Laura. There was another Laura in the class, so he made me pick a different one. I was a bag of nerves when I came into class and now it was getting worse. So I waited for Nick to answer. “Hannah is a nice name” he said. I smiled and mumbled “ok”.

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 14? Numbers is not my strong point. N.B Well, we´ll just have to assume you´re right then! ;)

4. Name them! Flight, Dracula, Peter Pan, Romeo and Juliet, The Prince and the Pauper, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Kindertransport, Robin Hood and the ABBA Silver Disk, Robin Hood: The Prince Strikes Back, Cinderella, Odysseus, Remembrance and The Scarecrow Girl.

5. What was your first show? Flight.

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I remember me trying to remember where I should go when I finished my lines, whether it was the office or the small room. And if it was the small room I wondered how I was going to manage to find a place there with twenty more children.

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? I love the image of Nick on stage holding a bunch of flowers with a big smile and almost crying in “Kindertransport”.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? I couldn’t choose one. I keep a special memory from each one, each show is meaningful. It’s like being asked which of my children I love most; I just don’t know what to say (in the second case it’s because, obviously, I’m not a mother, and in the first one I’ve already explained it).

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? I love the butterflies in your stomach when you are waiting to go on stage.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? Any group photo. N.B. I´ve attached the group photo of The Scarecrow Girl (of course :)

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? I could suggest making a certain show, but.. each to his own. Nick knows what the perfect ingredients of a show are.

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? Endearment.

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 15: Diana Benito

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 15 is about (and it´s about time!) Diana Benito! A Networks Theatre veteran, she is also one of Networks´ biggest (and, dare I say it, loudest! I mean, most enthusiastic ;) fans!! The big question is when, or if, she is coming back to the Networks stage?!


1. What’s your name? Diana Benito.

2. Do you have a Networks name? Caroline was the last one xD

3. How many shows have you appeared in? Well... mmm... let me count them, haha, I think that I've been in 10 shows.

4. Name them! Dracula, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and the Seven (adorable) Dwarfs, Romeo and Juliet, Kindertransport, Robin Hood and the ABBA Silver Disk, Robin Hood: The Prince Strikes Back, Cinderella, Odysseus and Dick Whittington.

5. What was your first show? Dracula :)

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I thought that learning the script was going to be very difficult for me, but as soon as I arrived home from the first rehearsal I started learning every line and all the songs...

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? Well, what can I say? I've lived through so much with that peculiar man. There was one time when I was talking (once again) and he started shouting at me like he had never done before... I started to cry, but he told me: If I get angry with you it´s because you're so important to me and I want you to improve... I will remember that all my life.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Well... Each one is special for me in some ways. Robin Hood was one of the most important shows for a lot of peope in Networks, but the one who has brought more to me was Beauty and the Beast; I think all of you know why.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? Hey! There are a lot! Hahaha. Maybe some moments between shows... Make-up, confessions, nerves, Nick once again telling us: “The last one was ok, but it has to be better and better! You're doing well, downstairs in 5 minutes ”... and especially the sadness that arrives when you know you're going to do the last performance...

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? One of a Robin Hood 1 rehearsal, we look so young and happy... being together doing what we love the most.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? Be extreme. You know that you have a lot of projects inside you. Don't be afraid to do new things in the new theatre, that will revive and gratify you. P.S.: Count on me for them.

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? Glow.

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 14: Manuel García

Manuel García is the 14th subject of Networks Blog Stories! He´s been around for a long time at Networks Theatre and it will soon be possible to admire him in his latest show: Psychedelic Cool!

1. What’s your name? Manuel García López

2. Did/Do you have a Networks name? Raul

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 9 shows

4. Name them! Romeo and Juliet, Make a Wish, Ocean Blue, Scrooge.com, Scrooge, Junior Saves Christmas, Peter Pan, Networks Puppet Factory 4 and Psychedelic Cool.

5. What was your first show? Peter Pan

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? When I was doing my first show (Peter Pan) and I fell down on my face in the small room...

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? Favourite: When I did my first show… and scariest: When I was late for the first time at rehearsals.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Scrooge and Peter Pan.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? Yes, a lot of them, like when I had to sing alone...

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? One of Scrooge...

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? I don’t know... I can’t think of any...

12. Finally: can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word? FANTASTIC

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 13: María Ortiz

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 13 is all about María Ortiz. Multiple Alex award-winning and Networks actress from day 1 (of the theatre, not of her life ; ) she, of course, has lots to say about her Networks experience.

1. What’s your name? Maria Ortiz Poveda

2. Did/Do you have a Networks name? Mary, Maria...

3. How many shows have you appeared in? I think 16.

4. Name them! "The Selfish Giant and the Happy Prince", "Millenium", "A Christmas Carol", "Treasure Planet", "Bamboo Princess", "Robin Hood", "Welcome to Sweetville", "Christmas at the Majestic Hotel", "Flight", "Peter Pan", "The Prince and the Pauper", "Beauty and the Beast", "Robin Hood and the Abba Silver Disc", "Robin Hood 2 the Prince Strikes Back", "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "Frankenstein".

5. What was your first show? "The Selfish Giant and The Happy Prince"

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows?
One of my earliest memories of the shows is sitting on the stage with David waiting to be told our role in the play. As we were the youngest students I was afraid of doing something stupd or making Nick get angry with me.

7. A) What is your earliest memory of Nick?
Of Nick... I remember him smoking during the rehearsals breaks, and saying “boys, two minutes!” but they always were longer than that.

B) What is your favourite memory of Nick?
I have always loved seeing Nick cry. He has cried at every birthday party we have prepared for him. I like it because we are used to a strong, responsible and sometimes angry Nick, but in moments like those he shows us that he is just like a big baby.

C) What is your scariest memory of Nick?
Uuu jaja, David and I always remember this moment. It happened many years ago, I think I was eight or nine years old, during the rehearsals of the first show of all. I was kneeling on the front row and we were doing a scene with blue cloth as if it was the sea, and Sharon, one of the actors, was pretending to be a magician. We rehearsed that scene at least five times, and she was always late to enter on stage from the “Small Room”. During one of the repetitions of her entry, Nick took an orange juice and threw it towards the edge of the stage while shouting: “Sharon!! That was late!!”. In the end I was covered in orange juice and Sharon abandoned the show.
Sooo memorable.

8. What has been your favourite show to date?
Without doubt “Robin Hood I”.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? The best of every show is the public. Watching their faces from the “Small Room” door, hearing them laugh or the applause at the end. It makes you feel complete, satisfied and like you´re flying. They are the real critics of your work, theatre is made for entertaining people, if you don’t do it well, you fail. It’s amazing being on stage and know they are having a good time watching you. It’s just the best feeling I have ever had.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? Robin Hood 2, Friday, the cast.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows?
I know it’s difficult, but new jokes; most of them have been used in so many shows. I think the subjects and the stories are good, some of them sad, some happy and other ones a bit of singing =), but all of them magical.

12. Finally: can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word? Electricity

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 12: Cristina Guirao

Networks Blog Stories Nr 12 is dedicated to La Grande Dame of Networks Theatre, Cristina Guirao! Not only has she given many memorable performances on stage, she´s also always been one of Networks Theatre´s greatest supporters off stage. Here are her memories!

1. What’s your name? Cristina Guirao.

2. Did/Do you have a Networks name? Nick used to introduce me as “the boss’s wife”!

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 8 or 9.

4. Name them!
The first “Xmas Carol”, Cinderella, Ugly!, The Prince and the Pauper, Painting Memories, The Scarecrow Girl, The Secret Garden, Beauty and the Beast... (I think I’m missing an “oriental” one, where I was a Japanese Empress!) N.B. Aladdin

5. What was your first show? The first “Xmas Carol”.

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows?
The magical and powerful experience of being immersed in music, lights, acting... in our tiny theatre room, when Nick came to Orihuela with his group, for the very first time.

7. A) What is your earliest memory of Nick?
That same first time, when we thought that we had to bring him here, to start the Theatre Program and that we were so sure of his great potential as a future wonderful teacher, with a very little training. As you can see, we were so right and... we made it!

B) What is your favourite memory of Nick?
Every time he dresses and acts as the Panto Dame: he looks so much like his mom that I can’t help laughing!

C) What is your scariest memory of Nick?
In the beginning, he could seem really scary when he got mad, especially because we didn’t know him very well yet, and we were not used to it. But later... we know it’s for the best, (and he is getting mellow...)

8. What has been your favourite show to date?
It’s hard to say: I love each one in its own way, but I have a tender spot for the children´s ones.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal?I’ve got a special personal feeling for Painting Memories, because I really got inside my character in some ways. But the real memorable (and funny) moment is remembering the amazed look on Dennis’s face when he saw me on the floor after I fell down on stage, while acting in The Prince and the Pauper.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? (Attach it to the email and we’ll put it on the blog.) There are so many good ones, that I would let you decide. N.B. I´ve attached a photo from Cristina´s last show, The Scarecrow Girl, and one from Aladdin.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows?
Well, I know “somebody” that will be happy with West Side Story music.

12. Finally: can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word?
Just one? No way! Adrenaline, excitement, joy, hope, happiness, achievement, growth, emotion, team-work, share, faith... Chapeau!!!!

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 11: Samuel Escribano

Samuel Escribano has lots of Networks Theatre memories to share in Networks Blog Stories Nr. 11! 11 is also the amazing number of shows that Sam has already participated in (including the current Psychedelic Cool of course ; ) And don´t miss the interesting photos Sam chose to be in his blog story (well, they´re hard to miss really : )

1. What’s your name? Samuel Escribano Mateo

2. Did/Do you have a Networks name? Yes, Sam but in the past I was Andrew, I don´t know why...

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 11, counting Psychedelic Cool¡¡

4. Name them! Scrooge.com, Make a Wish, Junior Saves Christmas, Bananas! The Musical, My School Musical, Adventures in Pantoland, Frankenstein, Three Princesses in Waiting, Around the World in 80 Days, A Christmas Carol and the show we´re doing right now Psychedelic Cool.

5. What was your first show? Scrooge.com

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? Well.. I remember every bit, of every show and I´ll always keep the memories, but the most important thing is that I met a lot of friends that I hope will always be there...

7. A) What is your earliest memory of Nick? Well I even remember my first day of class jajajaja. He was asking for my name. He said a name and I said yes. That name was Andrew and for many years I ´ve been Andrew. Two years ago I think Nick changed it.

B) What is your favourite memory of Nick? I have a lot of them... but I remember when he said that god was an imaginary friend. And every (bad) joke he tells. And when he asked me "do you mind wearing a pink ski suit¿?"

C) What is your scariest memory of Nick? I remember perfectly that during my first show I was so so scared. I was very young, I´m still very young but I think I was 8 or 9 years old... He was giving out the parts and I didn´t know anybody and he looked at me and I remembered I shouldn´t look at him. I was always laughing but inside I was really scared of him.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Three Princesses in Waiting...

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? Favourite moment in a show: the song Electricity and in Three Princesses every moment of big Hans and my moments of little Hans. And the Ski Song was great... In rehearsal: when people look at me dancing and they laugh; I don´t know why...

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? N.B. As I said some very interesting photos were chosen by Sam : )



11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows?
I think he should include heavy metal, jajajajaja. No, I like the productions. I think he did an incredible job for many years. Good things never change...

12. Finally: can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word? Home...

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 10: Jorge Valero

This is Networks Blog Story Number 10 and it´s about Jorge Valero. 9 shows and counting! He´s also taking part in the next show Psychedelic Cool and look out because he is a Grease guy!


1. What’s your name? Jorge Valero Sarmiento

2. Did/Do you have a Networks name? George

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 9

4. Name them! Romeo & Juliet, Make a Wish, Ocean Blue, Around the World in 80 Days, Adventures in Pantoland, Junior Saves Christmas, Bananas! The Musical, My School Musical and Welcome to Sweetville.

5. What was your first show? Romeo and Juliet

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? When I was a kid and I was really tired after a lot of time practising the same song, but then it went perfect. When we were doing the last show just before the vacation and we were all really excited and happy. And when I was scared of Nick's screams.

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? When he entered the small room but I didn't see him, and I kept talking; that was really embarrasing and scary.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Adventures in Pantoland.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal?Yes a lot of them, like when I had to wear a banana suit or when I had to sing for the first time.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? The one of Father Christmas or the one where the leaders were dressed as bananas. N.B. As is pretty obvious, I´ve published a photo of Jorge dressed up as Santa Claus!

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? Something like "The Mask". It could be very funny if you do it well.

12. Finally: can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word? Magic

Networks Blog Stories 9: Marta Vegara

Blog Story Number 9 is all about Marta Vegara. Another Networks Theatre veteran, she is currently rehearsing for the part of Sandy in the next Networks Show Psychedelic Cool!

1. What’s your name? Marta Vegara.

2. Do you have a Networks name? Martha. (So original)

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 8 N.B. Actually it´s 9!

4. Name them! Treasure Planet, The Bamboo Princess, A Christmas Carol (2001), Kindertransport, Beauty and the Beast, Dick Whittington, Frankenstein and A Christmas Carol (2009). N.B. Marta was also in Robin Hood (2001).

5. What was your first show? Treasure Planet, I think.

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I keep lovely memories...I always have great fun and learn things from the other actors. But what I will always have in my heart is that thanks to the theatre, I met the dancers!

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? I don't know... he has a lot of good moments, he's a showman! He's always joking and although he has a very special character (sometimes rude) I love him very much and I appreciate all his efforts, without his manners the theatre wouldn't work so well. I like it when he laughs at my pee incontinence jejejeje.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? At first, I can't always see the point of every show, but as time goes by, I realize that each touch me in some way.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? My pee moment in a rehearsal, [Joaquin] Montesinos singing ''Humbuugg hummmbuuggg'' (we don't know why, but Ray [García] and I always laugh at that moment), María [Ortiz] singing Electricity, the kitchen scene was awesome, and some more that I don't remember righ now.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? One of Remembrance with Roberto. N.B. Oh, thát one! Eh, I hope it´s the one I´ve published! I´ve also attached a photo of Marta as a rat (!) in Dick Whittington.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? Now that we will have more space in the new theatre there's no reason for having less actors in each show, but I recognise that I felt quite overwhelmed sometimes on stage.

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? Touching.

Networks Blog Stories 8: Pilar López

Nr. 8 in the Networks Blog Stories series is about Pilar López. Her last (for now?) and most memorable theatre play at Networks was Odysseus!

1. What´s your name? Pilar López Rodríguez

2. Do you have a Networks name? It is supposed to be Maria, but everyone in the academy calls me Pilar or Pili.

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 6

4. Name them! The Fairy Tale Mix, Peter Pan, Scrooge.com, Ocean Blue, Robin Hood 2 and Odysseus.

5. What was your first show? The Fairy Tale Mix.

6. What are your best memories of the shows? The ones related to Odysseus and the Teatro Circo.

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? I remember when I threw up in The Fairy Tale Mix, and he said that that was because I didn't like the scene.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Odysseus and The Fairy Tale Mix.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? Every moment with Nick is memorable...

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? I don't know. N.B. I´ve attached a photo of Pilar with Nick during the rehearsals for Odysseus.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? Maybe he could do a theatre play about Anastasia (the Russian princess). That would be good.

12. Finally, can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? AMAZING

Networks Blog Stories 6: Yeray García

It´s time for yet another Networks Blog Story. This time the honour goes to Yeray García, known for several memorable parts, such as Hans (Big Hans!) in The Three Princesses in Waiting. This is his story!
1. What’s your name? Yeray García Celades.

2. Do you have a Networks name? Ray.

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 8 shows.

4. Name them! Make a Wish, My School Musical, Odysseus, The Scarecrow Girl, Remembrance, Three Princesses in Waiting, Distant Thunder, A Christmas Carol.

5. What was your first show? Make a Wish.

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I remember starting to like theatre and hoping to be in the bigger productions someday.

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? I’ll always remember my first rehearsal with Nick. I was so afraid of him. But at the end, I was so excited that I told the complete story of the show to my friends just after leaving the theatre. Nick looked at me seriously and said to me: “DON’T TELL MY STORY”. He managed to scare me again.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Three Princesses in Waiting. It’s Hans’ fault.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal?
The ski song!!!

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production. N.B. The attached photograph is of course of The Ski Song from Three Princesses in Waiting.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? Lots of songs from musicals. Please.

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? FRIENDSHIP

Networks Blog Stories 5: Roberto Hernández

Networks Blog Stories Part 5 features Roberto Hernández. He has acted in an incredible 18 shows, and is determined to participate in even more! (the burning question is if he´ll be able to break David Verdejo´s record... : )

1. What’s your name? Roberto Hernández.

2. Do you have a Networks name? But Brock..!? xD

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 18

4. Name them! Robin Hood, The bamboo princess, Welcome to Sweetville, Christmas at the Majestic Hotel, Flight, The fairy tale mix, Peter Pan, The Prince and the Pauper, Robin Hood II – The Prince strikes back!, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Odysseus, The Scarecrow Girl, Remembrance, Dick Whittington, Frankenstein, 3 Princesses in Waiting, Distant Thunder, A Christmas Carol =)

5. What was your first show? The first Robin Hood, in December 2000.

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? The first rehearsal of Robin Hood (I was late! xD)

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? There’re lots of them! But I think it was in Odysseus when I saw him completely red and my ears died xD

8. What has been your favourite show to date? DICK WHITTINGTON!!

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? The show must go on, performed in Odysseus.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? N.B. the photo is from Roberto´s favourite show Dick Whittington.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? No idea!

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? FAMILY =)

Networks Blog Stories 4: Inés Ruiz Cabrera (Sally)

It´s time for Part 4 of the Networks Blog Stories. Inés was also very quick to reply to the blog questions! She has already appeared in 6 Networks shows and one of her most memorable parts was in Junior Saves Christmas, as, of course, Junior!


1. What’s your name? Inés Ruiz Cabrera.

2. Do you have a Networks name? Sally

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 6

4. Name them! Peter Pan, Scrooge.com, Ocean blue, Make a wish, Junior saves christmas, Adventures in Pantoland.

5. What was your first show? Peter Pan

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? The first rehearsal of my first theatre.

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? Earliest: When i saw him in the academy when i was little. Favourite: When he said: That's life, I'm not care! Don't touch it if it isn't yours. Scariest: In scrooge when the shoes have gotten wet.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Junior saves christmas

9. What is your favourite photograph of any production? All of them. N.B. "All of them" is a little bit too many photos! So I´ve inserted a very heroic photo of Inés as Junior.

10. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions? Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? Musicals like Mamma Mia! or some histories with lot of songs...... anyone will be ok.

11. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? fantastic!!!!

Networks Blog Stories 3: María Gómez

Christmas Time is Here! And it´s also time for the 3rd Networks Blog Story. María Gómez performed in Networks shows from the very beginning and is another real Networks Theatre veteran. Here are her 10 answers!



1. What’s your name? María Gómez

2. Do you have a Networks name? María G.

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 13!

4. Name them! Beauty and the Beast (1st one it was done), Millenium, Robin Hood (first one it was done as well), Treasure Planet, Bamboo Princess, Welcome to Sweetville, Beauty and the Beast (panto!), Robin Hood 1, Kindertransport, Robin Hood 2, Snow white, Frankenstein, A Christmas Carol. (I think I haven't forgotten any of them...)

5. What was your first show? The first Beauty and the Beast!

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? When I think of my first shows it always comes to my mind: black trousers and a white t-shirt!! :)

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? I remember one time at one of my first theatres when he suddenly started shouting and throw a pinapple juice that hit on the floor and all of us got covered of it. I was scared that time :P And another moment I remember is he crying when we did Kindertransport. I didn't know Nick was able to cry till that moment...

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Robin Hood 1!!!!

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? I remember when we were rehearsing Kindertransport we were all very near to each other and I really felt lots of 'team moments' there, more than in any other show. It also was great doing Robin Hood 1 and 2 I think those were the moments when I most enjoyed the theatre.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? I think that's a good family photo ^^ N.B. The photo is from Robin Hood 1 (June 2006).

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? I'd always wanted him to do 'The Phantom of the opera' but I know it's really difficult so... I'll let him decide, 'cause I think he's doing a good job :)

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? MAGIC.

Networks Blog Stories 1: Laura Gómez

Hello Everyone! We´re kicking off with Networks Blog Stories, in which Networks Theatre actors tell about their Networks acting careers! First off is Laura Gómez. She was the first one to reply so she is the first one to be posted, simple as that! Mi?aow!



1. What’s your name? Laura Gómez

2. Do you have a Networks name? No, just Laura

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 5 (counting A Christmas Carol)

4. Name them! Cinderella, Odysseus, The scarecrow girl, Dick Whittington and A Christmas Carol

5. What was your first show? Cinderella

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I remember going to watch the shows with my class long ago, and watching Peter Pan, or Romeo and Juliet

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? When I didn’t know how to do the cat!! It was a hard time, but he taught me how to do it.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Dick Whittington, it was awesome!

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? My favourite moment in a show was in The scarecrow girl, when Loella threw cakes to Ray and me and I had to cover us with an umbrella

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? (I can't now, maybe tomorrow) Well, nothing arrived "tomorrow" : ) so I added a photo of Laura in her favourite show, Dick Whittington.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? I think we could do The wizard of Oz :)

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? I don’t think I can, it’s too much for just a word, anyway... maybe “electricity”