We sure did dance at our first professional theatre show in London! The Royal National Theatre was a great venue and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It felt more relaxed than theatres back in the States, with security being a bit lighter and everyone being super friendly. Having a food truck court outside created a great community space.
Let’s start with what drew me in. The technical aspects of the show were amazing, and the set was one of my favorites I’ve ever seen. Giving the set so much depth and room to play was amazing. It was ultra-realistic, so it was easy to get immersed in the show and feel like you were there with each of the characters. The lighting was also interesting, and the projections they used for the sky were really unique. I think the direction in the show was thoughtful and particular, and helped the audience understand the story better than reading the script. I couldn’t picture the dancing well in my head when we read it, so seeing it onstage helped me understand their relationships and was my favorite part of the show. The sisterly love was beautiful to watch.
Now for what drew me out. Honestly, sitting on the bus made me quite tired, so I was exhausted at the show. I didn’t fall asleep or anything, but it was hard to stay engaged the entire time. There was a lot of dialogue and I don’t think there’s much of a driving force in the plot. The play felt as if it started in the same place it ended.
But, with its pros and cons, it was still a piece of beautiful professional theatre and the Royal National Theatre did a beautiful job of putting it together. It was so fun seeing a show with the whole group and getting to hear everyones opinions about it, and I can’t wait to see more!
Theatre in London U of A 
I wonder if we’d have liked it more if we hadn’t seen it when we were still jet lagged? Though I loved it
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