My friend Mr Neill sent me the most superb audio send-off. It almost made up for the personalised card that he didn't get me to wish me luck for Antigone. (I would not have noticed had it not been for the rather fine felicitation given to The Child.)

Anyway, I tried to upload it here but the software didn't like it so the rest of you shall have to remain in suspense.

And I should go to bed rather than sitting here drinking celebratory gin and tonic and eating blueberries. I don't suppose my non-existent jet lag preparation will be aided by the juniper.