After a brief hiatus due to some sick classmates, the group was able to reconvene for a trip to Regents Park for a walk about and a show at an outdoor theater. So with a bit of a walk to get to the park, the group finally arrived to find a crowd, flowers, and a good hour or two to kill before the show started. Having been handed a ticket to Legally Blonde, I set off to explore on my own and found that the park was home to a famously large collection of roses. I took the entire time at the park to see the 85 individual beds, taking care to have good photos of all of my favorites, before making my way to the group for the show.
Legally Blonde in Regents Park was a fun experience, but honestly not for me. This is far from saying that the performance was bad, in fact the performance was outstanding, particularly with the challenge of being outdoors. Before the group had gathered, I had noted that the weather may be a challenge, as the rain seemed to be incoming in 30 minutes, exactly at show time. The most impressive aspect of the show was the startling amount of pink everywhere, both in the refreshments, the stage, the queue, and even the audience. Against this incoming drizzle, our group and their cast both marched on, and as the show began, the rain had not. Only midway through the first act had a good wind picked up, adding a good bit of dramatic flair to the show. Every good few minutes I checked, only to see the rain miraculously hesitant. The show continued even into the almost imperceptible drizzle (though far from noticed by those with glasses such as myself) only stopping once halfway into the second act to wipe the stage. The final couple of songs were at their most dramatic due to the evening sky darkened by clouds and the wind blowing just enough. It gave a music video quality to the whole ending, which is appt considering the campy nature of the show. Overall it was a fantastic show, and performance. My opinion here is irrelevant as it is just a matter of personal taste. The movie is good, and the musical is alright. If you want someone who knows and cares much more about it, perhaps ask Cas. I preferred the flowers.
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