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Abi's Blog 11th June 2010 Hi Everyone, Dolly Daydream opened this week at the Baron’s Court Theatre. I absolutely love the play and I’m having a wonderful time playing 3 different characters! I have to switch roles between different scenes which is great fun and a bit of a challenge! The rest of the cast are adorable and I love working with them. Dolly Daydream is set in 1939 and is about a girl who loves to dance. The roles that I’m playing didn’t originally have dance sequences, but as I love to dance I asked for this to be written in to the script so that I could have a go! I now love the dance sequences which are each choreographed to match the style of the 1930’s. I must say though, it has been a challenge to remember my lines and dance moves at the same time! One of my only regrets is that I didn’t undergo dance training when I was younger as I love it so much! Then again, last year for The Naked Truth, I had to learn to pole dance for the role…so if I can pull that off then anything is possible! I've carried my pole dancing lessons on with my fantastic teacher Natasha at Pole Divas Fitness...I have a lesson every week and love every second! Natasha makes it so much fun, and it's brilliant exercise too! The costumes for the play are amazing and again all styled to match the 1930’s theme. Everything is going brilliantly and all audiences so far have loved it! I’ve started trying to shape up for my next role as a fitness instructor in Up ‘n’ Under. To give me a bit of a kick start I recently did a taster day at GI Jane Boot Camp. It was really hard work, but I got on really well with the other girls so it was a great day. The Royal Marine trainers are fantastic, but it’s definitely not for the faint hearted! The day was very high intensity and extremely tiring- that said I’m looking forward to doing a full week there soon! I’ve also started training in the park, and I’m out and about with my puppy Danny for at least 2 hours every day. He’s so tiny but has far more energy than me! Another key part of my plan to shape up is eating healthily. I’ve been using Nutrichef as my healthy diet plan. It is wonderful! Everything is so easy to prepare and every meal is simply delicious! It helps me to monitor what I’m eating without cutting down on portions- I love it!! http://www.nutrichef.co.uk/ I had my hair done last week at Connect in London- and they did a wonderful job! I would like to thank them for completely transforming me! :) Love the new extensions! I’m really looking forward to appearing on Angela & Friends on Tuesday on Sky One- so make sure you tune in from 12pm! To book tickets to see me in Dolly Daydream either visit or call the theatre… Barons Court Theatre Love Abi xx
30th April 2010 Hi Everyone! I’ve been really enjoying my time off in-between jobs. It’s been so lovely to relax and take a breather! I’ve been away for a few weeks to the West Coast of Scotland and then to the Lake District with my family and of course Danny! It was his first holiday and he loved it! He loved the Lake District in particular, paddling and swimming in the lake everyday. He’s doing really well and getting bigger all of the time. He now weighs 7.3kilos, which is over double what he weighed when I first had him! I was really curious to find out what mix of breeds he is, as to look at him it is very hard to tell! He is obviously a mongrel, so I had a dog DNA test done to find out… Turns out that he is a Springer Spaniel cross St Bernard cross Yorkshire Terrier cross Cocker Spaniel!!!! Quite a surprise, but I love him all the same! I’m now back home and have started learning the script for my next play! But I’m still in holiday mode at the moment so feeling nice and relaxed :) I’m really looking forward to getting back on stage! So watch this space! Lots of love Abi xx
17th March 2010 Hi Everyone! How lovely it is to have a little break! Over the last 18 months I have been so busy, going from show to show without stopping. A few times, I had the final night of one show, followed the next morning by rehearsals for my next production! Exhausting but totally worth the hard work! I’ve used my time off to focus on my new addition, Danny the puppy! I’ve always wanted to rescue a dog that really needed a home, and with my time off I thought that this was a great opportunity to do so. So I went to the Dogs Trust to find the one perfect for me. Initially I wanted to rehome an adult dog, as they are all in great need of a good home. Then I met Danny and I knew he was the one for me. I didn't take him on without first going away and giving it some serious thought, as a puppy means lots of hard work, time and patience. But I'm looking forward to lots of love and mischief too! I’m so pleased that I’ve rehomed a puppy from Dogs Trust, and would encourage anyone else who is considering giving a dog a home to visit the charity and help an abandoned or stray dog feel loved again. I collected Danny on Saturday. No one knows exactly how old he is as he was abandoned, but we’ve guessed at between 8 and 9 weeks old. It’s a lovely feeling to give a dog a loving, happy home; especially as he didn’t get the best start in life. I wouldn’t be able to work at the moment due to the full time attention that Danny needs. It really is hard work to get it right and get him house trained! But lots of fun too! At the moment he prefers to be carried than go for a walk and he always wants cuddles! Adorable! I am enjoying my time off work, but will soon be getting ready for the rest of the year where lots of exciting things are lining up! I feel so lucky that I have had lots of offers for acting jobs. Watch this space as I will be making an announcement soon! Lots of love Abi xx
26th February 2010 Hi Everyone! Well, Stage Fright has now finished, hope that you got the chance to come and see it? It couldn’t have gone better and surpassed all of my expectations! With a fantastic cast, we had such amazing reviews, and there is even talk of the play touring! So watch out for it in a town near you soon. I always have really mixed emotions when a play comes to an end. There is always a feeling of relief that everything went well and that the pressure is off for a while. I also always miss the adrenaline and excitement that each performance brings. With Stage Fright in particular it’s very sad to say goodbye to my character, Geraldine. I absolutely loved playing her, and as it’s a new play, no body had played her before. This allowed for me and Lynn Howe (writer of Stage Fright) to really bring Geraldine to life as we imagined her, creating such a wonderful character. Stage Fright was such a fantastic success with 5 star reviews and sell out performances. I enjoyed every second; fingers crossed the tour will go ahead! I am extremely excited about next week as I am going to collect my new puppy from the Dogs Trust re-homing centre. I have always wanted to get a dog of my own and the Dogs Trust offer the chance to rescue dogs that haven’t had the best start in life. I’ve put so much consideration in to deciding to get a dog, as they are a massive commitment, and not a decision that anyone should take lightly. Especially with a puppy, it’s going to be hard work with lots of house training to think of! But after lots of serious thought, I have decided to go ahead with it. After visiting the Dogs Trust Centre this week, I fell in love with a little cross breed terrier; so he’s the one for me! I’ve been getting really prepared with dog toys, chews and bits and bobs. My girlfriend’s can’t wait to meet him! Until the arrival of my pup next week, I’m doing some acting classes with Lee Cohn, from New York, to refine my skills. Really enjoying it! Received my weekly Nutrichef delivery this morning :). The food is always so tasty and so easy to prepare! When I’m rushed off my feet, it’s lovely to know that I can still have a quick, nutritional, extremely tasty dinner, in no time at all. Check out the Nutrichef website at www.nutrichef.co.uk Lots of Love Abi
10th February 2010 Hi Guys, Another super busy week! Up to Friday I had worked 14 days in a row! After all that hard work I came down with a cold over the weekend…Rubbish! It was my birthday on Monday and I got loads of lovely cards and pressies. Thank you :) Stage Fright is going incredibly well, even better than any of us could have hoped. Already we’ve received 5 Star reviews and many shows have been total sell outs. I’m loving every second, this is definitely my favourite show so far :) My character Geraldine is so much fun to play. People assume I’m like her in real life, but honestly I’m nothing like her at all! Thank God! She is very manipulative yet also incredibly vulnerable… Only 2 weeks left now. Oh I’m going to miss it! Lots of Love Abi xx
4th February 2010 Hi Everybody, I’ve been incredibly busy since my last blog! I’ve had so many lines to learn for my new play ‘Stage Fright’- it’s been really hard work. We had a preview night on Tuesday and then last night was the official opening night! I was really nervous, but everything went really well. I really love the play and its energetic, funny style. I also love my character Geraldine; she’s great fun to play! It’s great to be part of a brand new play, bringing the characters to life. It’s a great honour to work along side Sion and Alex (my co-actors) and with our wonderful awarding winning director Emma Taylor. With each performance ‘Stage Fright’ is getting better and better! I can’t believe it’s only on for another two and a half weeks, it’s going to fly by! Tickets are selling out fast, so get yours now at www.canalcafetheatre.com Lots of Love Abi xx
7th January 2010 Hi Everyone! Hope that you had a great Christmas! I’m now back in London and have had a few snow troubles. My pipes have frozen…and now they have burst, so I have no water at home! It’s a bit of a nightmare, but really makes me appreciate that normally I’m lucky enough to have fresh running water, when so many people in the world don’t have such a luxury! I’ve started work on learning my lines for Stage Fright. I have so much to learn as there are only 2 other cast members. I’m very much looking forward to working with Sion Tudor-Owen and Alex Barclay, along with our award winning director Emma Taylor. It’s going to be so much fun. I’m starting to feel really excited about the first day of rehearsals on Monday! I’m pretty much settled into my new flat now and have unpacked lots of boxes. I have a builder coming next week to build me some wardrobes! Hurrah can’t wait! I’ve had a massive clear out, which feels SO good. I’ve given loads of clothes and things away to charity, and have also been ebaying lots! I was on Radio 2 with Richard Madeley on Sunday which was great fun. He introduced me to the world of Twitter, it sure is addictive! I’ve been learning the ropes and I love it! Add me: @abigail_titmuss Lots of love Abi
8th December 2009 Hi guys, It was the last night for Macbeth on Friday. It was a great show and we really went out with a bang! I’m back in London now; I’ve been away since August doing various theatre productions around England. It’s great to be back and settle down for a moment! I’ve already started learning the lines for my next play, ‘Stage Fright’, which is at the Canal Café Theatre in London. Although it’s nice to have a little break, I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in with the new play. I met the cast on Monday, including Sion Tudor Owen and Alex Barclay who are both fantastic actors who I can’t wait to work with! The play itself promises to be exciting, funny and fast paced. I simply can’t wait! Tomorrow, I’m on set filming at ‘The Real Hustle’. It should be great fun, but I have no idea what scam they are going to pull on me. Wish me luck! And then on Thursday I am moving house! So I’m pretty busy even though I’m not performing at the moment. I must admit I’m really tired after working non stop. I do feel incredibly lucky though to have had work all year from January through to December. Without a doubt this has been the best year of my life! I’m now really looking forward to finishing it off with a fantastic Christmas with my Mum! Lots of love Abi xx
24th November 2009 Hey Everyone! I’m having a brilliant time playing Lady Macbeth in the Seagull Theatre in Lowestoft. It’s such a challenging role, but I am enjoying every second of it! We had our first glowing review the other day which made me feel so happy! Check it out at http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/reviews/macbethseagull.htm I love performing each night to a new audience; it’s so exciting and really keeps me on my toes! The response from audiences so far has been really positive, which has given me even more confidence with my performance. The house that I’m living in is great; I’ve made it feel like home at last! I’m also really enjoying my Nutrichef meals (www.nutrichef.co.uk); they are so easy to prepare and save so much time after a long day. Living by the coast is amazing! I’ve been walking and running along the beach every day which is so invigorating! The East coast is incredibly beautiful with amazing views… Lots of love Abi xx
16th November 2009 Hi Everyone! ‘Up n Under’ is now over, and the build up has began for ‘Macbeth’ in Lowestoft. I’ve been working flat out, even through the weekends, and by the end of this week won’t have had a day off for 3 whole weeks! Tiring! It sure is an incredible task to learn all of my lines for my role as Lady Macbeth, and we only have 1 week of rehearsals before the play starts! It’s an honour to play one of the biggest roles for a woman in all of Shakespeare’s plays, and I am putting every ounce of heart and soul into my performance. I love the way that Shakespeare plays are written; I love the lines and the words, it’s very beautiful! There is a really big cast of around 20 people including a few lovely children. It is going to be an incredible show with witches, ghosts, amazing fight scenes, love, murder, blood and madness!! It’s great to work alongside John Hales who has created a wonderful and very powerful Macbeth. The play is easy to understand and I really recommend it even to people who have never seen a Shakespeare play before. Come to the show and I promise, you will be scared, thrilled, excited and moved! Lots of Love Abi xx
6th November 2009 Hi Everybody! Up 'n' Under is still going brilliantly and has now moved on from Hull to the Wakefield Theatre Royal. It's a lovely theatre, and I'm really enjoying performing here. The building itself is quite old, although it is beautifully restored, and there are rumours that it is haunted! I must admit, some quite freaky things have happened whilst I've been here...the other day a water bottle toppled over in the middle of the stage and no body was anywhere near it! Spooky! Last night was Bonfire Night and my management team from Money North come to see the play. It was great to see some familiar faces and they all really enjoyed it which was lovely. Up 'n' Under finishes its run this Saturday night. I'm sure Saturday will be a bit of a blur as we have a matinee performance that finishes at 6.30pm, then straight back on stage for 7.30pm for the final show! I sure am looking forward to a day of resting! But that won't be for a while yet as rehearsals for Macbeth start in Lowestoft (Norwich) pretty much straight away! I was sent some beautiful designer clothes the other day by www.bohemiafashions.com . I love performing every night, but can't wait for a good night out to wear the new gear! During my time in Hull and Wakefield I have been staying in hotels, which has been pretty intense. In Lowestoft I will be staying in a house though so I'm really looking forward to that. I've also discovered the delights of Nutrichef (http://www.nutrichef.co.uk/) which is a company who deliver tasty, nutritionally balanced meals to your door step weekly to avoid the hassle of food shopping! Can't wait! Lots of Love Abi xx
12th October 2009 Hi Everyone, This is the first of a regular weekly blog keeping everyone up to date with what I’m up to! I’m currently in Hull, mid way through my current theatre production, Up 'n' Under. The first 3 night's of Up 'n' Under have gone brilliantly, I am so pleased! The play was written by John Godber and is celebrating its 25th anniversary. My character is called Hazel, a fitness instructor in charge of getting 5 rugby playing men into shape. The play was rewritten around the actual cast, making it an absolute honour to perform, and lots of fun too. I am enjoying every second, even though on the first night I was totally terrified! The rest of the cast (all men!) joke around saying that I have 'nerves of steel'...I wish! Each night so far has gained a full house of almost 500 people, which is really exciting yet scary. Every audience has loved it so far, helping my nerves a little. It is a great experience to perform at the new Hull Truck Theatre, which only opened this year and cost a massive £15 million to build. It has incredibly comfee seats! The whole experience is a thrill, from the moment I get dolled up in my MAC make-up :) to the second the curtains close. Looking forward to tonight, but best get back to practising my lines!! Tickets are selling out like hot cakes so get yours now at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=HULLTRUCK&organ_val=24177 Love Abi xx
21st July 2008 It’s only a few days until the release of my second book. It’s quite different to the last one…… Looking back over my diaries I can’t help thinking how much my life has changed over the last five years. It’s crazy! I went from the A& E ward to the front cover of FHM all within the blink of an eye. At the time you just don’t take it in, you get on with it. When things move as fast as they have for me, it’s so easy to forget so much of what went on, how I felt at the time, the impact different things had on me. So this book has been such a great chance to revisit all these old memories. Sometimes it almost felt as if I was meeting the Abi of five years ago for the first time all over again. I can’t say whether I’d make the same decisions all over again, I’d hope I wouldn’t make the same mistakes, but the one thing I’ll always be thankful for is that it’s given me a chance to follow the career I’d always dreamed about, becoming an actress. Even when I was a nurse I was spending every spare penny on acting lessons, and I still can’t forget how I felt after the first night of Two Way Mirror. I was so sure then that this is what I wanted to do with my life. And now I’ve just finished filming for a TV programme, I can’t tell you too much about it at the moment (I’m not allowed!) but I’m really excited. It’s been a totally different challenge to acting on stage, and there were times when I found I was really testing myself, however it was such a brilliant experience and I can’t wait to see the results on screen. > Click here to read about THE SECRET DIARIES OF ABIGAIL TITMUSS |