I've had to work really hard. Everything's happened so fast. To think that someone just turned to me a year ago and wanted me to re-train my voice in a way that I'd never thought about before...

...and that through retraining my voice I'd lose everything that I was comfortable with.
That I'd never do musical theatre in the same way again. I think that's why this audition meant so much to me - because it was between musical theatre and opera - it was a way of doing both. Katie's Mum was crying too and so was Katie. Then it was announced that Katie was Katisha and we just hugged each other so tightly that I thought I was going to burst.

Mum left for home and I ran up to the producers and the director and kept saying "Thank-you! Thank-you! Thank-you so much!" I was pouring with tears. I think they were surprised that it meant so much to me.

I don't think they'll ever know how much it means to me. This could be the confidence boost I really need to be able to go with a career.

On the way back to the car, Katie and I stood in front of the Opera House and couldn't believe that in about a weeks time we'll be singing there. I felt like the luckiest person on the earth. Nothing could have made me happier than I felt at that moment and as the last of the nerves from the audition were still flickering in my stomach, I knew that this week would be the most exciting week of my life.

It's really hard to describe the feeling you get when you first walk out onstage and see all those faces staring at you from the dark and suddenly you realise it's your job to make sure they leave the theatre with different feelings, views and perspectives.

I know I must be a singer..... and I'm never going to let silly nerves bother me again.

I honestly don't think I'll ever forget this week. I feel like I've learned so much - about the profession and about the people.... I want to do this.... and more to the point, I know that I can!

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