Back to work today! But first, we have to start off with how awesome my breakfast was. I went to Sketch with a few people from our group, and let me tell you… I had some life-changing waffles. The waffles had a very subtle vanilla flavor that was amazing, and it had some whipped cream with vanilla bean. They also came with a side of caramel sauce… And basically what I’m saying is that I need to go back. We also had some fun drinks while we were there! Mine had raspberry puree, strawberry, lime, and lychee juice in it. I also had some earl gray tea again, and I still want to get more tea while I am here! I’m not sure why but everything just tastes so much better here. The venue itself was beautiful too, it felt very surreal and like something out of Alice in Wonderland!
After breakfast, I went ahead and took a nap because I hadn’t gotten up early in a while. When I woke up, I went to Wasabi for a quick snack before our show- Legally Blonde!
Our group made our way to Regent’s Park for the show, and what is interesting about this is that the theatre was outdoors! On the way to the theatre, we were all able to enjoy the park as a whole. There were beautiful flowers and a nice area to sit in. A lot of toddlers walked up to me while I was sitting in the park waiting on the show. I think it was because my hair intrigued them.
I really liked the vibe the outdoor theatre gave the musical, as we were surrounded by trees and lights. It was also cool to see how they kept all of their equipment dry. The pit orchestra (who did a fabulous job, especially the guitarist) was put on stage under a roofed area, and sound systems had their own jackets on. We also got the chance to see them actually dry off the stage so it was safer for the performers. I thought it was nice to see them put effort towards the wellbeing of those on stage! I will say that it was very cold towards the end of the show, so definitely bring a blanket or something to keep warm with.
Now, if you don’t already know the plot of Legally Blonde, it is about Elle Woods, a girl who falls in love with a wannabe lawyer who is Harvard bound. He absolutely breaks her heart, and in an effort to win him back, she gets into Harvard Law! The audience goes through her trials and tribulations (no pun intended), alongside the humor that it goes hand in hand with. I was not expecting to love this show so much. I really appreciated the fact that they made the show inclusive with their casting, as it opens up so many doors for different minority groups. I laughed a ton much during this show, and there were a lot of moments where I wanted to stand up and clap along to the music. I was also surprised at how they were able to make the set seem totally new with just lights and a few props. I totally recommend this show! If you love the movie, you will love its musical. If you don’t love the movie… too bad! Go see it!
I’m very excited for tomorrow. We are going to Bath! I’ve been to Bath before and loved it. I’m looking forward to the food scene there (and hopefully I can get some more tea), and seeing the Roman baths, which will be a highlight of the trip!
Theatre in London U of A 