Elsewhere (and, briefly, everywhere else)

Residents have reported a significant rise in what has been described as “performance-level enthusiasm” following the arrival of Miss Cherry “Blaze” McBracken at Rosehip House.

The increase in volume has been attributed to what one observer called “a sustained sense of occasion,” accompanied by what may have been a partial rehearsal of several musical numbers.

Miss McBracken was last seen practicing what she referred to as a “pared-back number,” though this appeared to involve a full extension, a decisive turn, and what has been described as “commitment.”

The definition of “pared-back” remains under review.