Merci beaucoup, everyone

Et voilà, it was over. After six months of sweat and five shows in Paris, London and Richmond, Rex has tucked his bat under his arm and retreated to the pavilion.

Innings closed. For the moment. Time for Rex to tuck into his tea – or his two-hour lunch – and reflect not just on the show but on what lies ahead, both for him and for French cricket.

Rex will be padding up again and we will keep you informed as to where and when.

We will have a play script plus bonus writing and background in the coming months – the MCC has already booked their copy – as well as other merch. These will obviously make outstanding Christmas presents for the cricket-loving member of your family.

We are also looking at other formats for the show.

The first thing to do, though, is to thank everyone who parted with their cash and came to one of the shows.

Whether you are family, friends, interested third-party it takes a little leap of faith to buy a ticket, especially in these economically-challenged times.

It has been especially touching to hear of the distances travelled to get to the gigs at the Camden Fringe.

We had people down from Leeds, Nottingham and Norfolk and all the way from Land’s End in Cornwall.

One came over from Dublin although the biggest gold star, I’m afraid, goes to one man who flew in from New York and came to two shows. Magnifique.

It’s incredibly humbling that anyone buys a ticket to see you on stage let alone to be able to hang the ‘SOLD OUT’ sign as we did on Wednesday at Canal Cafe. Apologies to those we had to turn away.

So, many, many thanks to all of you.

Thanks also to everyone who has helped us along the way, notably family and the three different venues, The Highlander in Paris, Canal Cafe in Little Venice and Old Deer Park in Richmond.

Each venue was different in size and mood but each also brought its own freshness to the show.

Thanks also to the MJC in Corbel-Essonnes who allowed us to rehearse on their main stage.

In the meantime, the wheels are turning in French cricket with the federation now struck off by the French government and handed a 12-month suspension by the International Cricket Council.

The game is in a difficult place at the moment but there is a desire to play cricket in France and see the game develop.

Rex’s simple suggestion is that cricket clubs partner with the local pétanque club: as he has discovered there is much that connects these two fine sports.

Stay tuned for further updates and thanks again for your support.