A Curious Play, Eye Opening Exhibition & An Iconic Round 😁!

Hello world! Welcome back to another blog, and my first weekly highlights since the summer. This blog saw me going to see a classic show reimagined, going to an exhibition of a film that got me intrigued, and watching Icons Week of the iconic dance show! So without brother ado, here is what I got up to during the week commencing 12th October 2026.

Professional:

Job Applying: 

This week I continued to apply for more acting jobs. One of them I had to start again due to a technical reason, but I soon realised that it clashed with rehearsals for the January performance I’m taking part in, so I had to turn down an audition. It was a real shame, but after the health scare I had (which was also another reason why I turned it down) I can take on board too many things at once. But I also saw another opportunity for a production after January. So watch this space…

Content Posting:

This week I started putting together my vlogs of both when I went to Liverpool and the show days of 41. This was exciting to do, as finally getting them together felt like the biggest weight off of my shoulders. My aim is to get them posted before Christmas along with the blog posts of them, so keep an eye out for both my blog and vlog. I also posted episode 3 of my Halloween series “Spooky Saturday”. Click the link below to find out a secret from Luna Moonshine on how she makes her spells! 

Spooky Saturday Episode 3: https://youtu.be/M3H3jH0LkY8?is=KZwXpIRkA-ZTGim5

Acting Class: 

This weeks acting class consisted of looking at stuff for our showcase on 12th December. I was added into a scene everyone else was working on, and also worked on a sketch from a show called The Sketch Show, which featured Lee Mack, Ronni Annoca and Tim Vine. I can’t wait to develop them next week, and hopefully along with my stuff (which I’ll let you know what I’m doing in the next weekly highlights), we will get everything in good shape to run through for December!

Act On This Podcast:

This weeks Act On This podcast was with filmmaker and director Jordon Scott Kennedy. This was an inspirational one, and as a neurodivergent person, it’s great to see how someone taking action can pay off. I’m definitely going to reach out to him to introduce myself, and his work ethic has given me some newfound inspiration for my own stuff, regardless if it’s a script for another film or one of my plays being turned into a film!  

TV Shows:

I continued to watch more of the three popular serial dramas in the UK. Coronation Street saw Kit starting his cancer treatment, leading to heartbreaking scenes with Brody, and Bethany feeling torn on discovering a shocking revelation. We also saw Sarah’s court trial commencing, with Jake showing rebellion after Gary’s involvement and Kit refusing to give her a statement, whilst Danielle giving her side caused Sarah’s buttons to be pushed, and not looking good for her. That and there was drama in the Rovers following the first day. Meanwhile, Summer was still facing criticism for her relationship with Marco but found a common ground with Todd, and Debbie’s dementia playing up showed us that Ronnie was clearly struggling. And to make matters worse, Debbie immediately thought the worst and tried to get reassurance from Abi. And Speed Dhal and The Bistro went head to head when Nick’s contribution backfired, all while Sam was still struggling with his therapy (and Idris catching him using his credit card for crypto didn’t help). But Idris being the sneaky villain he is, gave Leanne an option for how they can use it to their advantage. In Hollyoaks, the search for Ste continued with Leah and Imran finding Lucas, who ends up in a sticky situation and meeting with his former lover from America. Gemma was also trying to convince Donny and Warren to help her, who then revealed hers and Warren’s secret to Mercedes, leading her to get with Jenson, who turns nasty. Dee Dee continued to get under Abigail’s spell, using a cover story when things get heated after Abigail leaves her in Manchester. And Kathleen-Angel having a decision to make on her pregnancy, and Theresa revealing her own infertility secret got her struggling even more And Eastenders saw Zack meeting Nancy for the first time, wanting to reconnect with her. We also saw Ned trying to sway Ryder from coming out, with him making Mark do a shocking job (which I skipped knowing it would be hard to watch) after blackmailing him on Mark and Lauren’s affair. Craig was getting into Amy’s head when she invited her friends to his flat, with Denzel getting caught in the firing line. But the biggest thing that happened on Walford this week was aKat still grieving for Zoe, getting to breaking point with Alfie having enough, but soon making it through in a heartbreaking episode ending, with Kat wanting revenge on who left Zoe to die. I also watched more high end drama shows. One of them was episode 1 of Granite Harbour, where Lindo and the team were now uncovering a mystery within a travelling community. As like the last 2 series was 3 episodes, already it was packed with so much drama, so they were afraid to go straight in the deep end. There was also drama surrounding other people and not just the mystery, so I’d be interested to see how that unfolds throughout the series! I also watched the first 4 episodes of the show CIA, mainly because Tom Ellis is in it lol! But so far I’m enjoying it. From helping a colleague escape prison abroad, to solving a baby smuggling mystery, Bill from FBI and Colin from CIA really do work together as a team. I can’t wait to watch more of it next week, discovering more of their life and secrets they told each other. Finally I watched the first episode of The Witness. This was based on a true story, and whilst I won’t reveal any spoilers, the first episode was already a hard watch. But I’m willing to stick with it, as I do love dramas based on true stories, and I’ll be intrigued to see how Andre and Alex Hanscombe got justice for the murder of Andre’s partner and Alex’s mum Rachel. 

Saturday Night Live UK:

This week I watched another episode of the iconic sketch show. This time it was hosted by James Norton and with music from The Streets (who I think had a technical glitch on their second song, but anything can happen on live tv), and I think this was one of my favourite episodes so far! From a sketch on women getting a test by James Norton, to a sketch of Albert bringing Queen Victoria to his home in Germany, there was a lot to see! I can’t wait for the final episode of the series, but also a shame knowing that there won’t be another one for abit! 

The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Nighttime: 

This week I went to watch the show that was both a murder mystery and coming of age story based on the book by Mark Haddon. I’ve seen this show before back in 2015 at this same theatre, but as soon as I heard it was coming back to Nottingham and also a reimagined version of it, with the role of Christopher being played by a girl and being called Chris, I had to go and watch it. Keep an eye out for a blog on my thoughts of the show, but let’s just say that as an autistic woman, it’s great to see the actors who play Chris representing the autistic community, hoping that more women getting diagnosed will happen! 

Exhibition:

This week I went to an art exhibition at the place I performed the rehearsed reading. I’ve never been to one of these before, but I’m glad I went, as I got to see a film screened whilst looking at some of the scenery that was featured in it as well. It was quite heartbreaking to see, and Meera Dariji, filmmaker and director, did a really good job in making us feel what the women in her film had to go through on a daily basis. It was then followed by a Q&A, where I won’t reveals anything in particular, but her journey and statistics based on the film was fascinating and shocking. Be sure to follow her on her social media @filmebymeera if you want to see more, and the exhibition is on until 18th December at Coreset. Head over to their Instagram @coresetuk for more information! 

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Personal:

Exercise:

Abit like last week I held back abit on my exercise, with only 2 gym sessions and one workout on the exercise bike. But I was proud of how far I did when I got to 10k, and I also did plenty of yoga. So for me, despite having to tone it down, I was very proud of myself! 

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Cooking:

This week I made a delicious dish of lamb and Aubergine Noodles. I haven’t had this in a while, and I remember how the flavours really blended into together to make a gorgeous palate. All in all, I would say it’s a dish that for me deserves a round of applause, and maybe, just maybe, it’s another dish I can make on my own without some assistance (although maybe chop the aubergine and courgette just before I start cooking). 

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Surveys:

This week I only did one survey because of how busy my week was. But I would say one is better than nothing, as it is one of my favourite hobbies. But I know I’ll get at least 2 minimum this week, which is my intended target weekly! 

Darts: 

This week let’s just say my darts weren’t up to scratch when it came to finishing a game. I think it was a mixture of getting my new darts late and because I had other things to do, I was in abit of a rush getting my two practices in. But even so I managed to get some good scoring as seen below, which is always a bonus! 

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The Celebrity Traitors:

This week I watched more of the iconic show about deception and trust. This week included a Traitor being banished and a new recruit, along with Miranda Hart just being both comedy gold and Miss Marple, also showing a vulnerable side to her. Overall a brilliant episode, and with another faithful lit, I can’t wait to see who the Traitors murder tonight, especially since they had to do it in plain sight too! 

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Strictly Come Dancing:

This week was Icons Week in the iconic BBC ballroom! From David Bowie to Aretha Franklin, there was definitely an array of icons to be remembered! And I think the right person went tonight, as I had a feeling that it would be the case. After that week, I’m certainly looking forward to seeing what the remaining celebrities do next! 

Gogglebox: 

This week I watched more of the iconic show where people watched some of the most talked about moments on TV. From Coronation Street to Strictly Come Dancing, and from The Celebrity Traitors to Tempting Fortune, there was definitely lots of things to talk about, along with many more adventures the Goggleboxers got up to. So overall it was a brilliant episode, and I can’t wait to tune in next week, where I may need to get tissues at the ready, as it’ll be one to help raise money for Stand Up To Cancer!

Challenges I Faced & How I Overcame Them: 

I think my main challenge this week was my sleep being shit disturbed. This was mainly in the afternoon, so I don’t know if the cold weather is a sign to put a jumper on as well as being in bed. But I think that because I’ve changed my bed covers this week, it’ll help me get to sleep (or at least that’s what my dad said). I also had to miss out on a couple of things, which included not seeing one of my friends and also not going to archery. This was due to a mixture of being double booked and being fatigued, so along with managing myself after my health scare, I needed to say no to both of them. And that’s okay, as at the end of the day, particularly for autistic people, it’s okay to say no to certain things, knowing that you can’t do everything. 

What have I learnt this week? It's okay to change your mind, particularly for when it comes to your well-being.

See you soon for another blog. Until next time…

This is The Autistic Actress signing off :)