I have just discovered both the Takarazuka Revue (the Japanese theatrical troupe) and Elisabeth (the German musical). And the best of both together, the Elisabeth production by the Moon troupe of Takarazuka in 2009.

Hopefully the first flush of enthusiasm will abate a little soon, and I won’t be so prone to wandering round humming my favourite numbers or trying to work out where der Tod can make a casual appearance in anything I’m writing. You know how it goes.