Stratford upon Avon was the perfect destination for a restful weekend getaway before departing from Europe this summer. If Shakespeare had taken a trip to London, he would likely have traveled by horseback to his hometown of Stratford, possibly passing through Oxford. The journey from London to Stratford-upon-Avon, which is roughly 101 miles, would have …
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Ilaria’s Pub: London Food
Since I consumed a variety of different foods during my time in London, I will be going over my absolute favorites!
Ilaria’s Pub: Hamlet Hail to the Thief
Hamlet: All Hail to the King has easily become one of my favorite shows that I’ve seen on this trip. The tragic storytelling portrayed through contemporary dance set alongside the emotive music from the rock band, Radiohead’s 6th album was explosive. The complexities of the new King, Claudius’s corruption, Gertrude’s emotional entrapment, Ophelia’s despair, and …
Ilaria’s Pub: Westminster Abbey
Strolling through the gorgeous and historic church, Westminster abbey was a glorious sight to see. While making our way through the vast interior, I came across a few burials and monuments dedicated to people whom are worth writing and learning about. Between the graves of celebrated scientists, Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton, the ashes of …
Ilaria’s Pub: The National Portrait Gallery
Although the British Museum was fascinating, especially when I had the chance to see the Rosetta Stone in person and view the various grand, Egyptian and Roman sculptures, when I think of my favorite museum in London that we’ve visited thus far, I would gladly give that title to thew National Portrait Gallery. Whilst roaming …
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Ilaria’s Pub: Romeo and Juliet: The Rodeo
I made my way through the multitude of people and claimed a spot at the very front of the stage. I had the opportunity to stand in the yard for the entirety of the three-hour production of Romeo and Juliet and I was ecstatic. I never thought I’d see a Wild West adaption of the …
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Ilaria’s Pub: Bath
Exploring an ancient city with landmarks that are older than the United States as a whole was a surreal experience. Being able to come into contact with history itself while walking through the Roman Baths has become one of my top experiences in London. I adored visiting Bath and learning about Roman culture during their conquered establishment in Londinium whilst …
Ilaria’s Pub: No One’s Master Builder
I found ‘My Master Builder,’ to be the ultimate case of a show with heaps of lost potential. There were so many different avenues the story could’ve taken, and so many interesting plot points that could’ve been explored which were left discarded and treated as throwaway lines that failed to add sufficient meaning to the storyline. Although the show lacked …
Ilaria’s Pub: The Victoria and Albert Museum
I woke up on Tuesday morning to the subtle pitter-patter of rain from outside my window. It started out as a cloudy and cool yet peaceful rainy day. It was the perfect day to spend indoors, so it was extremely fitting that we took a visit to The Victoria and Albert Museum where we …
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Ilaria’s Pub: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
On Monday, May 26th, 2025 at approximately 7:30 pm within the Ambassador’s Theatre on West Street, London, England, a crowd of people hushed their voices as the lights began to dim. Then, from above, bright lights suddenly lit the stage as a small cast of musicians, singers, and actors began to tell the story of …
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Theatre in London U of A 