Tea, Theatre Trips and Tour!

[@_Claire_Louise_]

I have to say, I love when people vlog the mundane boring stuff! I don’t get out super often because of my disability so I try to save the going out energy for fun things but that does mean that I end up missing 'normal, boring life'. Watching it on a screen from bed isn't the same obviously but it's kind of like going myself 😂

[@Carrie]

Well that is certainly a good enough reason for me to keep making more! ♥️

[@RainbowOwl24]

I came here to say the exact same thing! I am also disabled and I also love watching "boring everyday vlogs" for the same reason. Exciting vlogs can be fun too but it's the everyday life vlogs that just make my day. Also, the ones where it's just random footage and some interesting thoughts, like Carrie's "Dear Autumn" series that always makes me feel better when I'm having a rough day.

[@draquone]

Mundane and boring😂😂😂😂

[@katieb1308]

There is something really comforting about your corner of the internet. You make me smile and believe everything is going to be okay, even when talking about the serious stuff

[@feitocomfruta]

Making an event of the mundane is always appreciated not just for the viewers, but for the vlogger as well. It is a form of self-care for sure.

[@lifewithmesarahmarie]

For some reason you saying “me and bump” made me a little choked up. That was so precious 🥹♥️

[@Carrie]

Saying stuff like that never gets old! 🥹

[@stephen24601]

The news of the new tour is so exciting! Open Book was really spectacular. I loved how it felt like a musical...it had the true magic of theatre. Well structured, brilliantly creative and a heartfelt warmth through and through. Thank you for inviting us all to another 🎶 x

[@Carrie]

Yay I’m so pleased! I loved An Open Book so here’s hoping we can make Love Letters just as special! ♥️

[@lilyrosamond]

I love everything about Carrie’s vlogs! Always so cosy and comforting. 🩷

[@abbylynne9798]

I’m so happy for you. It’s so lovely to see you so happily married with your adorable cat and beautiful home and incoming peanut. I watched you at the fresh age of maybe 14, and it’s crazy to think that now, at the married age of 24, I still have the privilege of enjoying this little corner of the internet ❤

[@HelenRosemarySmith]

I know that crying in the theatre feeling when you can't help sob but try do it quietly to not disturb people - it happened to me during Hamilton in "It's Quiet Uptown"! Hope panto rehearsals go well. 🎄🎭

[@jessica23claire]

Oh I love these types of vlogs, they're so warm and fuzzy. I always loved your old school vlogs (e.g - the ones when you were in Les Mis) and I often go back to those.

[@lifewithmesarahmarie]

Okay watching your absolutely adorable heart melting posts about Joel and ending it with a link to a video was like a Christmas present came early. I’m so so happy you and Joel have brought out the absolute best in each other and I’m very excited to watch this vlog😘♥️

[@Carrie]

Ahh this is so so lovely! 🥹 Thank you so much! ♥️

[@justemmarose]

Elf was so good, I saw it on Thursday too. I spotted you a few rows in front during the interval but didn’t want to bother you. Can’t wait for your tour next year, already have a few of the dates booked.

[@jodiecooper9484]

Currently led next to my newborn son tearing up because you and you’re family have got me threw some dark times and seeing you getting ready to welcome your own child to the world makes me feel so much more connected to you than I ever have, thank you for the wonderful videos I have been watching for years! I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes amazing ❤

[@miaprocter3477]

This put me in such a festive mood!! On another note, Edgar is just the cutest cat EVER 🥰 saw this video in my recommended and actually visibly smiled, I was so excited to watch! Hope you’re all doing well 🫶

[@charlottemottram6778]

I love books and Disney; enjoyed your first tour so much Carrie that I’m coming to your Love Letters tour

[@lizziebozzie2418]

I have to agree about bawling when you hear a particular person sing a certain song. When you were on tour in Nottingham and you sang "I Say No" I started SOBBING, some lovely person next to me had to ask if I was okay during the interval. Music is just such a wonderful thing, even IF it makes us ugly cry in public.

[@salBee1519]

I had the same two worn and loved VHS too - at 36 I'm still hoping I'll be Ruthie Henshall when I grow up x

[@EmmaBoyle-jr5vn]

Im sat in the audience currently during the interval of the Hawth Panto and I just have to say you are extraordinary!! Alongside being 7 months pregnant you are smashing this show and I love the whole thing so far!! Can’t wait to see you ❤️😈🎄

[@saraforsman5036]

Oh I love these videos. Do you still have a PO box? I remember back in the days you used to have one and I worked up the courage to send one!

[@Mindthegap125]

Always a great day when one of your videos pops up.❤ I’ve been a fan for so long and when you replied to my fan Mail I was so happy. 😊❤

[@SophieRose31]

I’ve really missed these videos!! 2 weeks today until my first Panto this Christmas and I cannot wait to see you and Scott again, it’s felt like for forever. I’m taking my niece to see you for her 4th birthday! Everything’s ‘Cawrie’ at the moment. But TOUR, oh my god. You know what we need, when we need it. Proud doesn’t even cover it AND I’ve managed to secure front row tickets for the PALLADIUM?!?

[@Carrie]

Awww thanks so much! Excited for the Palladium! Always a nerve wracking and yet weirdly familiar venue! I hope you and Scarlett have a fun time! ♥️

[@davidkirkwood64]

Hope you both feel better soon , have a good day , from a guy who met you at the lowry after seeing the crown jewels , also have a lovely Christmas

[@gabbihoyt5425]

I love the Love Letters idea! So cool! A love letter for people you are grieving would be a different idea.

[@phantomsonlylove]

I remember when you decided to embark on your first tour and how uncomfortable and nervous you were with that idea. And now, here you are, having grown and matured in a million beautiful ways, bringing us not only your second tour, but now a third one! I don't know if you still feel similarly to how you did before your first one, but it's so wonderful that you appear to have grown comfortable enough to stand on stage as yourself more often. I think that's beautiful and so, so deserved! all the love, carrie!

[@carriemummy]

I'll definitely be coming to see you in Glasgow again. Just need to wait until pay day to get my ticket lol.

[@Darkangel-A-c8z]

I'll be looking forward to seeing your show in Ipswich :)

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

If you've never heard of it I would highly recommend The Singers Unlimited Christmas album. Studio only vocal quartet from the 1970s. Revolutionized the way songs are tracked. Bonnie Herman has one of the most crisp and crystal clear voices I've ever heard.

[@juliewiebe6686]

I missed these

[@aleahwilson8772]

Miss these types of vlogs. Miss this era of KZbin. Thanks for posting!

[@happyhammy86]

I sobbed during Sunday, the first notes got me and that was it for the rest of number 😢

[@cecilyherondale1415]

im so excited to see the tour next year, sadly missed your last one but already have tickets this time! there's no way i'm missing out again

[@feitocomfruta]

As for me, my chorus is in concert week for our holiday show, so festive but stressed (stresstive ?) is my current status. But I am excited for our next show already, because it’s all musical theater and Jennifer friggin Holliday is our guest artist. I already know that my small ensemble is doing What I Did For Love, and the opening to City of Angels, but I’m gunning for the opening solo: ROAD TO HELL from Hadestown.

[@properliz]

I am currently stage managing my third production of Elf. I would work on that show forever. It just brings SO much JOY

[@keepsmiling15]

We have had a winter festival on in my town this past weekend and tonight is our panto dress rehearsal . So yeah I'm feeling Christmassy 😂

[@hannahprentice10399]

London is beautiful at Christmas🥰

[@minoeschrasterhoff-vangoet3257]

If you ever find yourself in Borough again, try the hot chocolate at 3bis (next door to Monmouth). It's amazing!

[@emmal7091]

Thanks for taking us along with you, Carrie. I also saw Treason at the Palladium and thought some really interesting choices had been made. Lovely that you have another tour planned as well and will look forward to seeing what you come up with. Hope you manage to assemble lots of this year’s team again!

[@Carrie]

Yes I’m hoping most of this year’s team will return too! Looks like a lot of them are set to! Just depends on availability as they are a very in demand bunch! ♥️

[@SuperCrazybumblebee]

Lovely surprise of a vlog. Much love from Australia

[@sarahcampbell8513]

What a lovely combination of ideas for London!🎉

[@Carrie]

Thanks! ♥️

[@sunlovinggirl]

The thing with the vlogs is sometimes we love it if you just kinda accompany our day! Even if it's just buying a cookie. We're happy to just hang out with you :)

[@Lunabit1002]

im super excited to hear about a new tour! i hope its just as amazing as the last one. i wish i could attend it but as a American still in school its highly unlikely.

[@zannytaylor742]

Treason is really good. I am loved the show

[@Lucia_Sargeant_10]

Sometimes all you need is a good old vlog - just an easy "follow along with me" sort of video. Love it! ❤️ Hope the 4 of you are doing well xxx

[@willowamber8520]

Oh how I’ve missed these videos, really needed this today! So beyond proud of you for going on tour again you’ll smash it out the park!! And with Truro being closer to Plymouth makes me so excited, I can’t wait!! And my excitement over Panto with the one and only SCOTTIFER is actually through the roof, I might cry when I see you both BRING IT on stage together!!! You are truly glowing with happiness, it’s so heartwarming. The lush on a conveyer belt though, mesmerised me completely, I don’t know why I’m so in awe of a Lush 😂 also that “M” necklace is stunning 😍

[@Carrie]

Awww thank you so much! I hope you enjoy Love Letters and Panto if you manage to see them! Lush on Oxford Street has really upped its game! ♥️

[@fittydee]

Loved open book, can’t wait for love letter got meet and greet for my best friend And I, we always wanted to meet you but never got lucky so soon excited

[@Aaren_B]

Cant wait for the tour booked for Cardiff : D

[@Wednesday24790]

I can't wait for the panto vlogs! Love u queen Carrie u always know how to make me smile. If possible can you please make an updated video of your best theatre audition tips for vocals, acting, ect. It would help so much ❤

[@lucyinthesky9479]

We're seeing Hamilton tomorrow, cannot wait!

[@dylansmith1833]

I swear, Edgar is the greatest cat on earth!

[@Carrie]

He actually is! I believe it! ♥️

[@cambrillon6618]

carrie, do share how you keep your red hair color so vibrant, its so radiant xx

[@cassandragough]

Lovely to catch up with you Carrie. I loved An Open Book and would love to see the new tour; unfortunately the two venues I could make (Canterbury and The Palladium) are during my holiday so I will be away. Oh well, I will just have to hold out for the third tour!!!

[@sammy431]

Oh I will always have fond memories of Elf the Musical. I saw it in 2017 and that was the first time I saw who would become one of my favorite musical theater actresses, Samantha Pauly, as Jovie. Got to Never Fall In Love and she sang the final bit without breathing and that was that 😂 flash forward to 2019 and I went to see Six to see her perform and fell in love with an entire show! Cannot wait for Love Letters! Long time to wait but thankfully it mean I don’t have to rely on luck to see if my job will have my in the states or in Britain at the time!

[@Carrie]

Ahh it’s such a lovely musical and obviously a brilliant movie/story! I hope you enjoy Love Letters if you manage to see it! ♥️

[@Showtunediva]

Does your tour come to America? I would totally see you perform. I love all your videos.❤

[@xzonia1]

It's wonderful catching up with you again! So happy for you with all your life changes. 😊

[@Maggie.can.hug.every.cat.]

I identify as asexual and people seem to think this means I don't experience love but I believe I experience more love because I'm not preoccupied with romantic love. I love my friends, family, pets, I love myself, my garden, my job. I love life and people and so much more.

[@neilbizley5930]

Can’t wait for your next tour I went to see your first and you were amazing Hope your honeymoon was great you deserve it

[@salamanda11]

So glad you’re doing well, Carrie! And welcome to the third trimester if I’m calculating correctly! ❤ I have less than two months left, and it’s so exciting!

[@rileyl1315]

You are so cool!! Genuinely!!

[@kirstytme]

Yay happy days Dr who and a wonderful video from yourself Carrie 💜🥹😜😁💜

[@Carrie]

That does sound like a nice evening! ♥️

[@kirstytme]

Thanks for the reply ☺️ sorry I didn't see it until now, I have been reading Howell's moving castle on my Kindle 💜 hope you and your family are having a good day 😘❤️

[@LauraLouSkinner]

‘Seriously festively pissed’ 😂😂 I feel like each vlog recently has had some sort of quote that I now use at appropriate times in my life. My other favourite was ‘get your bats out’ 😅 You make me laugh so much ❤

[@meghan7474]

The only time I’ve ever thought I might pass out is on Mission: SPACE orange side. Never again 😂

[@classic.caitlin]

I love any and all vlogs you put out! And I got my ticket to your London show earlier this week, I can't wait! 🥰

[@Carrie]

Thank you! And YAY! I have a feeling it’ll come round quickly! X

[@pingoosho]

Your videos are always great, and make me want to go out and do mundane life❤

[@Darkangel-A-c8z]

Awe, your kitty is so cute ❤

[@Alexlouise98]

Can't wait for the tour. Managed to get my VIP tickets for York (after all the fuss) whilst on a train to London 😂. Really looking forward to it. Missed the vlogs so much.

[@Carrie]

Yay! I’m so sorry there was fuss! I hope you enjoy the show when it comes around! ♥️

[@mouse_2010]

I saw Cinderella on closing night with my cousin i fell in love with the show and wanted to go back so badly and was very upset when i realised it was closing. Two weeks ago i went to see you in the panto and i loved every second of it. Thank you for helping me fall in love with theatre (also ive read tour book into the spotlight so many times its my fav) I should also add that I am 13 and have seen multiple shows of yours My cousin also saw you in the middle of the tube station and asked for a selfie I was so jealous when I found out

[@livywoodward8666]

Got my tickets all booked! My boyfriend has very kindly booked them for Christmas ❤

[@fivebyfivewhat]

With regards to the nearly passing out, please ask your midwife to get your iron levels checked! I thought for the longest time I was just tired because I was pregnant, turns out I was anaemic and needed an iron infusion!!

[@Carrie]

All been checked and all normal! ♥️

[@fivebyfivewhat]

Gah! Sorry there's not an easy fix for you!!@@Carrie

[@verityhumby3310]

I have watched from the start it’s so comforting to watch your videos and I hope you and Joel and Edgar and the peanut are doing well ❤

[@caro9390]

Lovely, cozy video❤ Just a thought and you might already know this: pretty much all the skincare that isnt safe during pregnancy is also not safe when breastfeeding

[@Zephyrrah_]

Hopefully ill be coming to ur tour .such a huge fan of u and ur work keep doing what ur doing carrie and spreading ur talent and kindness around sending u joel and baby Montague lots of love ❤

[@clairebear92]

Love these sort of vlogs I hope you can do more of these when you can Carrie ❤

[@lyndaholmes7293]

Great to see you back missed you ❤

[@tiahawksworth7173]

I've always loved your vlogs, even if you were only doing the smallest of things! Also you scared me when you said "hey siri" my phone started playing christmas music too!

[@beverleyarscott8589]

Carrie there used to be a great Chinese in Harrow just before the bridge to Wealdstone. All the Chinese guys in the area used to go for din sum there. They used to be amazing I wonder if they’re still there. Aunti B

[@catherinebusher2296]

Loved this little catch up chitchaty style vlog. Gutted I’m probably going to miss this tour Manchester on a Friday is a little bit to hard for me to get to unfortunately but can’t wait to hear all about it best of luck xXx

[@Carrie]

Awww I’m sorry you’ll miss it but I’ll make sure to vlog as much as I can! ♥️

[@inshort6831]

I'm going to see your panto in Crawley I'm so excited!

[@Libby_Lou]

oh gosh.. it’s definitely cold season, I’m with you on that - I had a cold two weeks ago and I’ve just caught another one. I’m helping out with backstage tech for our school panto this year, so feeling very christmassy. It’s a sort of tradition for us to go and see the panto at our local theatre every december - I actually did my first ever audition for the panto this year way back in May. Didn’t get in unfortunately but I was put on their reserves list for the young cast and I’ve never been prouder. I’ve just bought a ticket for your tour as well! It’ll be my first ever solo theatre trip and it just so happens that I will have not long started university. I’ll be properly terrified but it’ll definitely be worth it - last night of the tour as well! It’s a shame, the meet & greet was sold out, but my bank account is probably thankful for that 😂 Can’t wait to finally see you live, I’ve been following for a few years now and ‘hopeful’ has become such an important thing to me, so thank you for that 💕. Hope you’re doing well! x

[@Carrie]

Yes everyone’s going down with the cold at the moment! Seems to be making its way across the west end as well! I’m sorry your audition didn’t go according to plan but keep going! You never know how close you are to a yes! ♥️♥️♥️

[@karlibentley7524]

@@Carrie Yeah unfortunately Covid is still making the rounds and I've been seeing lots of folks come down with it lately :( Plus, previous Covid infections tend to weaken our immune systems and make us more susceptible to catching other bugs/unable to clear them as quickly as we used to. Wearing high quality respirator masks (especially in indoor spaces with poor ventilation and/or on public transit) definitely helps keep you from getting sick and helps prevent you from spreading whatever you've got to others!

[@sallycircle84]

I'm so gutted to not be able to see you next year. Non of the dates work unfortunately! (Although I'm trying to convince my husband to drive me to Truro from Bude as I'm on holiday that whole week there 😂) It's lovely to have you back, vlogging and catching us up. Also, I desperately want those Orion dungarees from L&Y 💚🧡💚

[@Carrie]

Ahhh I’m so sorry none of the dates work! Another time I’m sure! I’ve missed vlogging. I say it all the time but…I wanna do more!!!

[@rosieshaw8457]

can’t wait for the new tour !! your videos are just so calming 😂❤️

[@joannaduncan4881]

See you in York 😁 Please god let me remember to book the day off work, or I'll be late, Eeek! PS. That jumper is GORG. Is it recent? I'd really like it. If it is recent, please would you tell me where it's from. So desperate at the moment for jumpers with colour. All the shops are so muted this year. If you do see this & reply - Thank you xx

[@sirieve]

Carrie, you have to try Living Libations! The absolute best, clean body products!!

[@kristoff99s]

Carrie get on that coffee grinding espresso machine game! X

[@embemp3]

Listening to you babble on and hear you sing a few songs… sounds like my kind of evening! So excited for tour again! What an amazing year this year has been for you. You deserve it all. Have the best Christmas! See you in panto land! Bringing my nephew to his first ever panto and I fully give you permission to soak him with water pistols 🤭

[@Carrie]

Haha well I hope you enjoy Love Letters if you see it then as I can certainly promise more babbling and singing! And I’ll see you in Pantoland!

[@embemp3]

@@Carrie The countdown to Love Letters is already on!

[@scarlettrewneville]

I never got to see the last tour so I am very excited for this one!!! Also Edgar looks like such a lovely cat and he definitely knows hes about to become an older brother 😂

[@Carrie]

Woohoo! Hope you like it when you see it! Edgar is the sweetest bean! 🥹

[@SarahKilby69]

My biggest dream would be to see you and Lea on the same stage! I think I would die! 😭 I'm so excited for the tour 🤩 and all that is coming before it for both you and Mr M 🥰

[@Carrie]

I think *i* would die!!! 😭 Thanks so much! Me too!!! ♥️

[@SarahKilby69]

@@Carrie I'll badger Cameron for a big 50th 'all' past cast concert 😉😂

[@florenceyoung3736]

love your videos so much !!!

[@Carrie]

Thank you for watching them!!! ♥️

[@bethanyculshaw7888]

That “Hey Siri” initiated my Siri when you said it 😂

[@susanpolastaples9688]

Did you drink OJ to boost your vitamin C and how is Baby Fletcher-Montague?

[@TheLoullas]

Love to see you again :))

[@liveforthemoment2x]

Awww love a wee cheeky early watch of the videos ❤❤xx

[@Carrie]

☺️♥️

[@claudiajade624]

Oop i did not realise couldnt use many products while pregnant. Was only aware of no retinol. Ah well i only use like 3 products anyhow and im sure theyre fine :-P

[@BurnItUpp2009]

Yay! I adore your vlogs 😍❤️

[@pepsigirl283]

Will we be getting a disney honeymoon video? No pressure just curious🤗 Welcome back, super excited to get into holiday/panto vlogs!

[@WhimsicalNarratives]

Can we get “seriously festively pissed” on a hoodie/sweatshirt I feel like it could be used for so many meanings! 😂🎄🎁🎉

[@igamarurbytes]

Siri started playing the Star Wars Christmas album on my phone across the room 😆

[@racheltfisher]

I didn’t realise about the skin care thing in pregnancy and now I feel bad, I don’t use any strong skin care products though so hopefully it’s ok 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@hannahrose5985]

I had no idea either. Like no one, not even my midwife, had mentioned anything

[@Carrie]

I only found out because Skin+Me has a thing where you can change your pregnancy/nursing status and it means they adjust the ingredients to your product and take out anything potentially harmful. I don’t think there’s enough research on it to rule in/out every ingredients so i think it’s all very much a “just in case” and down to the individual to decide what their skin needs and what they’re comfortable using! ♥️

[@racheltfisher]

@@Carrie Thank you ☺️ ♥️

[@hannahrose5985]

I genuinely had no idea that pregnant women shouldn’t use certain skin products? I am 31 weeks pregnant and it hasn’t been mentioned in any of my midwife appointments or any of the books and articles I’ve read. Could someone elaborate? Because now I’m worried.

[@lilmissnever]

Not pregnant and not a doctor, but honestly I've heard of women who've drank coffee, wine, and eaten sushi. Obviously every body is different and as is every baby. Your best bet is going to your gyno. But especially if you're so late in your pregnancy, I would imagine it's fine. There are lots of counter research about what pregnant women should and shouldn't do, and even modern medicine can be contradictory. Have a peaceful rest of your pregnancy and congratulations

[@Carrie]

I’m sure you’ll be absolutely fine my love!!! Retinol is the main thing to avoid! There’s other ingredients where there isn’t enough research done to entirely rule in or out so it’s down to the individual to decide what they feel is best and there’s lots of conflicting advice so I’ve personally just stayed safe and used products on lists that are deemed “safe”. ♥️

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

This will probably never reach you Carrie but Ive been watching you on KZbin and in shows for 10+ years now and I absolutely adore you! So happy to be a part of your journey both online and real life in theatre. I have a question that I've always been curious about when it comes to pregnancy and being an actress, particularly in Theatre. So you're bump is getting to be pretty noticeable, but you are still in shows and are doing Panto this christmas. At what point do you think you won't be able to do theatre roles with your bump getting bigger? Also, do you get maternity leave when you work in the theatre? I've always been curious but have never found the answers to them, so hopefully, if you even see this comment Carrie, you can hopefully answer them for me. Thanks lots of love, Meghan xx

[@luuuiiisssaaa]

I am not Carrie, but I trie to answer your questions from my point of you. How long you can work with a bump depends on your personal feeling and if the director of the play is ok with the role you play being noticeable pregnant at some point. In Germany you are not allowed to work anymore six weeks before the due date. I don't know if it is the same in the UK . About the loan, I think it depends on the contract you have.

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

@@luuuiiisssaaa thank you this is actually very helpful, I’ve always been curious as no one seems to talk about pregnancy in theatre and it’s such a fascinating topic for me 😊

[@katywelsh2447]

GUYS GUYS CARRIE UPLOADED, READY YOUR CUPS OF TEA AND BLANKETS

[@lostgirlclub]

Yay I love your vlogs ❤

[@Carrie]

Thank you! 🥹♥️