SO. We did it. After nearly 3 years of work, of laughter, excitement, exhaustion, dismay, determination, sweat and tears - Body Gossip launched.
The first 15 winning stories were performed live by an amazing cast.
Here's the list of stars - both star cast and star writers:
Natalie Cassidy performed 'By The Time It Got To The Mantlepiece' by Aisling Bea and 'This One is For You' by Laura Nation
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Natalie was so excited to be part of Body Gossip.
Paris Jefferson performed 'The Perfection Plan' by Abigail Graham
Paris was both very funny and very moving.
Nikki Grahame performed 'This is me' by Sarah Wallace
Nikki read a powerful story so similar to her own.
Shobna Gulati performed 'Good Enough To Eat' by Emily Holdsworth
Shobna performed her story with energy and passion.
Chloe Marshall performed 'My Body' by Sophie McKenzie
Chloe was beautiful in her stage debut.
Donna-Leigh Bailey performed 'Being Visible' by Lisa Parry
Donna-Leigh was so bubbly and gorgeous.
Zaraah Abrahams performed 'I'll Never Be Good Enough' by Suz Hemming
Zaraah told her story with passion and emotion.
Cerrie Burnell performed 'Beauty Unsuspected' by Athena Stevens
Cerrie's performance was both strong and intimate.
Mikyla Dodd performed 'Coming Second' by Megan Ford
Mikyla did a Meg Ryan on us - very sexy indeed!
Anne Diamond performed 'Fat Old Woman' by Delyse Phillips
Anne held the stage as she performed both her stories.
Ruth Rogers performed 'Message To My Body' by Lynsey Bowes
I stepped in because someone couldn't make it!
Ewen Macintosh performed 'Rant' by Stephen Wall
Ewen was hilarious and chatty -perfect for his 'Rant'
Chris Russell performed 'Things Will Never Be The Same Again' by Charlie Whitworth
Chris was energetic and marvelous as he ran about!
After the show, The Art Tart showed us all her amazing painting that she had worked on during the day - this painting is for sale, with ALL proceeds going to Beat. If you would like to put in an offer, please email ruth@bodygossip.org
The Art Tart 
BG painting
And the audience chatted, mingled, had photos with the stars, and danced the night away to The Lightyears (www.thelightyears.com)
I was so overwhelmed by the evening, I couldn't quite believe it had happened, and I wish I could have split myself into 2 people so I could chat to everyone. But those I did speak to told me that they thought the evening had been emotional, powerful and inspirational - everything I had hoped.
The really exciting thing is that Body Gossip is happening AGAIN in 6 weeks time - on Sunday 10th May at The Hub. Same cast, same scripts - missed it first time round? Buy your tickets at www.bodygossip.eventbrite.com
QUICK - we sold out 2 weeks before the event last time, buy your tickets NOW!
And tell your friends about Body Gossip, write your storry and send it in, get involved and BODY GOSSIP!
Love, Ruth
