We trod the boards looking for the best in British culture and art
What do you mean this is my last blog post? Wow, how time flies! I could’ve sworn we just got to London, yet we left London and our flats behind two days ago. It was strange, coming into Stratford-upon-Avon and realizing just how different life is here than 2 hours south. I noticed it almost …
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I had no idea what to expect out of a fringe show. Of course I had heard, mainly from Shawn, what the typical fringe show was supposed to look and feel like, yet I still had some doubts. Was it going to be some dimly lit, bad view, cramped pub theatre that I was supposed …
I remember hearing over and over that British food is bad, bland, and less than special. Those people must not have visited the London markets. In all seriousness, I know that the UK has particular dishes that are unique to them, and that these markets have a huge variety of different cuisines and dishes that …
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To be standing in the building that is the exact replica of the theatre that Shakespeare’s plays were performed in in the 16th and 17th centuries felt absolutely unreal. It almost felt like stepping back in time, and there were times where I had to remind myself where I was, simply because it’s so easy …
Yesterday, all of us made our way to the National Portrait Gallery to, once again, be in awe of art. I thought I would’ve been tired of staring at art by now, but of course I was made aware by the Gallery how art never fails to not only capture your attention, but keep it. …
When stepping out of the tube station at Westminster and seeing Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey, I felt my feet stop moving and my eyes fixed on the most iconic London landmarks right in front of me. I had to snap out of it quickly, however, because …
When Shawn first said that visiting Bath and having tea at the Pump Room had been students’ favorite part of the trip in years past, I thought to myself, “How could having tea be that cool?” However, after visiting Bath, I can see why people have said that. It was, indeed, amazing. The whole city …
It’s hard to articulate how I felt about this show, but I’ll do my best. For starters, it’s important to know that seeing a show at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre has been a dream of mine for quite a while now. I remember my dad talking about when he saw a show there, and I’ve been …
After an eventful day of delicious food at Borough Market and shopping until my feet throbbed at London’s largest vintage market, we made our way to Piccadilly Circus to see Grace Pervades. The inside of the Theatre Royal Haymarket itself was absolutely stunning! I’ll be honest and admit that I was a bit worried when …
After a not so successful trip to Buckingham Palace, we made our way over to the stunning Victoria and Albert Museum. The second the museum came into view, I was astonished by its beauty. The building itself is so intricate in its design, yet so timeless that it hardly needs the details it already possesses. …
Theatre in London U of A 