A lot has happened since the last time I paid a visit to the studio where the production of Paradise Lost is in full swing. Becky and Harvey, who work almost 24/7 to get the job done, told me this week has not been easy. Technical challenges of all kinds slowed things down at times, making it tough for the actors and the rest of the crew. All these troubles asked a lot of patience from everyone.

That is why they treated the cast and crew-members on a ‘Lunch-De-Luxe’ in Silky’s Café in Basilique, while they were in the studio fixing things. I was honoured to be invited as well, it gave me the change to finally meet all characters and have some nice chats while enjoying a lovely lunch!



I had a great time, although it was a bit of a hassle to get everyone in the right seat..The actors where all in their costumes, so there was a lot of wing-clashing and some swords got in the way. Eventually everyone found a good spot, well..except for maybe the poor co-writers who had to sit on the docks with their trays…



Quite the sight, isn’t it? The occasional visitor of Basilique got treated on this busy scene, but we could explain the terrace was booked for this group – which they understood. I am sure it was unusual, seeing God and Satan sharing a baguette with Camembert and who knew The Son of God wants his Latte with extra sugar? (Although personally I thought Eve was being very, very sweet to him already, but okay….).



Many thanks to Becky and Harvey for this wonderful opportunity to meet the cast and for the lunch! I had to run off when they went back to the studio, and when I returned later…well, let’s say it wasn’t a pretty sight, so I did my share and cleaned up the terrace so visitors of Basilique will get a good impression!



Thanks for reading this behind-the-scenes report! All pictures from this post, also previous ones and more!, are uploaded in the Paradise Lost – Flickr group as well.

As always: keep an eye on this blog as I will report back from behind the scenes soon!