MSI-JAPAN | BUDDIES　Vol.3

Vol.3 [ Aug 30, 2002 ]

OSAKA KOUSEINENNKINN HALL ~ Shaolin Wheel of Life ~


FOH mix engineer: Alistair Viles / MSI Japan : YAZ	from left to right Lindsey Edwards / Alistair Viles / Kevin Hopgood / Jolyon Burnham / Susie Lyons/Karen Lai / David Hallett

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Jolyon Burnham : Tour Manager
Susie Lyons : Asisstant Tour Manager
Kevin Hopgood : Production Manager
David Hallett : Lighting Engineer

1) Is this your first time in Japan?
	No.
	Yes.
	No, this was my 3rd visit to Japan.
	Not Strictly - I transited through Tokyo once but only the airport.
2) How do you like it so far?
	Moshi Moshi
	Love it - Lovely people, great food. Love Osaka the best.
	Food is great. Tokyo too big & busy but like Osaka a lot.
	Hot, damn hot, real hot. Oh, and little.
3) How was working with MSI Japan?
	Deeply Arousing.
	Great - easy, helpful, efficient, friendly.
	Excellent - All staff very helpful and effective. Pamela is the best technical translator I have worked with anywhere.
	The attention to detail leaves me flabbergasted. No-one is more meticulous with preparation of shows.
4) Any backstage talk you can tell us?
	Not without getting arrested!
	- - - -
	No, it's all too rude.
	It's a secret but the technical crew have been known to have the occasional drink.
5) Are you good at Kung Fu, too?
	Most Excellent.
	No.
	Of course. They call me ' The Great One'.
	I don't like to boast bit I taught them everything they know. Don't mention it or you'll embarrass me.
6) During the world tour, which was the most memorable show for you?
	Zimbabwe.A country in Africa - ( Shaolin crew has never been there.)
	Iceland - because the local crew were all Kung Fu enthusiasts and wore their Kung Fu outfits to work on the show. They practiced their Kung Fu during interval - badly.
	Every show is a theatrical and technical triumph.
	There have been massively overcrowded shows in Europe, and the one time ever that we had to stop the show for technical reasons. Can't recall where that was.
7) Any comments for us?
	A wet bird never fly's by night.
	Thank you for having me in your country.
	Give Pamela a Huge Pay Rise.
	Pleasure to work with. It took a while for you to get used to our very fluid and relaxed way of working but that is understandable. Generally a very professional and amicable group of people. I look forward to returning one day - whether with this show or another.

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