For the technical rehearsal, Beckett reduced the size of Willie's handkerchief, ridiculously dainty when it perched unprotectively on Willie's bald head.

Since SXSW takes place throughout the city, beacons are allowing us to use micro-locations and context in conjunction with attendee profiles to help people sync up in real-time," said Scott Wilcox, SXSW director of technology.

After mending the lion's leg, we returned him to the wild.

It is wonderful with what far-sighted patience one of these wretches will bid his time, in order to effect a favourite acquisition.