THE ANNUAL TREE

It all began when we lived in Balmain. It was one of those Christmases when as actors we were both flat broke and things like a tree weren't in the can do list. Then I had an idea..I'd make one.  So I got a few empty garden pots, tiered them and lashed  all the Ken dolls in a pyramid.  I hung the ornaments we did have on their arms and feet and flung some tinsel and lights on the odd melange. It was quite bizarre but a hit!  And it has become a tradition. And when we are on tour the challenge is to make a tree from stuff you can scrounge  (the trunks are usually stuff you find on the road..orange and conical! Got it? Well I will take it back when the season is over)  and most of the decorations of course from the 2 dollar shop. we pick up the odd bauble from the cities we visit.  Enjoy.

Before

And after

And when I'd finished I realised what had been my subconscious influence

The main chandelier in the grand foyer of the V & A in London!

The proud father!