There were no real rehearsals, rather script meetings where we'd meet, read through characters and learn as much about our characters and the period as possible.

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Since then it has only been used in rehearsals because no actor felt comfortable enough using it on stage in front of an audience.

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"Unlike previous rehearsals there's been no discussion about the use of maracas and we hope to maintain that level of professionalism up the gig itself, " said Jon.

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