:: Hot Stuff, Baby ::

Like those sweaty munchkins at bAsTaRd, I feel no remorse at such a cheesy reference to the current climatic aberration. Strictly Kev's "hot medley" (Hot Stuff, Baby/Feel it Hot, Hot, Hot/Hot in Herrrrrrre etc) followed by the distribution of plentiful ice-pops kept the punters at bay. DJ Spec's set also managed to fit in the most tracks I've heard played in an hour. I was just pleased I'd remembered to bring a towel and a change of clothes...

That sweat-fest was followed by a well-earned day off and, on Friday evening I went off to see the fabulous Gotan Project with La Gribouilleuse at Somerset House. This was my favourite of the summer so far. Following the hilarious Norwegian support act (The Ralph Myerz and Jack Herren Band), a screen flew down at the front of the stage. As the sultry, hypnotic tango vibe swelled into the majestic courtyard, sexily abstract shots of intertwined dancers' legs were projected on to the screen. One by one, the musicians joined in, appearing ghost-like behind the projection screen as they were lit up. This mesmerising display continued for about half an hour before the screen was finally lifted to show the musicians in their full splendour. And just think - I didn't drink all night due to fear of losing my place and of a heart attack at paying £3.50 for a pint of Grolsch.

Friday also marked the star of b3ta's competition to design gender-specific self help manuals... No, I don't really understand it myself - you'd better have a look at this:

Saturday brought more sweltering - exacerbated by the need to help La Grib in the kitchen in preparation for a dinner party exraordinaire. Although the guests suffered from the heat, we simply ate late and enjoyed each other's company.

There are two big news items which have loomed large over the past few days. I've had final approval to direct a play in October. Woo and Yay, Calloo, Callay! We had a production reading last night, and it seemed to go well - people were surprisingly positive. And Hypatia's Hop-a-Hyp-Hyp Hopped her way out of her job. Which is just as well from the sound of it. Read all about it here.

Erm... that's it - more on the play soon.