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Burough Market has an entirely different vibe than Spitalfields. The pace at which crowds wander through is a bit more frenzied, a bit more rushed, and in general, more goal oriented: the goal being lunch. Everyone is hangry, and there is no time to doddle. My first stop took me to a fruit stand selling …
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Stratford-upon-Avon is small…like really small compared to London. Sirens, though present, are fewer and farther between, the air is a little softer and less full of drifting conversations, and everywhere you go is Shakespeare and the smell of rose petals. It was absolutely lovely getting a chance to be out in the country for our …
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At the beginning of the Theatre and Performance section of the Victoria and Albert Museum, you’re greeted with two rooms that contain quiet relics related to ballet dance. It surprised me, honestly, that so much of the exhibit was dedicated to the study of ballet because it’s not something that I immediately associate with theatre, …
Continue reading “#13 Glass, Ballet, and the Fragility of Strength”
Burough Market has an entirely different vibe than Spitalfields. The pace at which crowds wander through is a bit more frenzied, a bit more rushed, and in general, more goal oriented: the goal being lunch. Everyone is hangry, and there is no time to doddle. My first stop took me to a fruit stand selling …
Continue reading “#6 Cake Was Enjoyed. I Didn’t Die. Win, Win.”
Fringe theatre is something that I have very little experience with, but seeing Lift made me curious about how other fringe shows make use of small spaces. The Southwark Playhouse had a very intimate, community-oriented atmosphere. Even the waiting area, situated in a kind of L-curve surrounding the bar, allowed for seating that encouraged conversation between strangers. …
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The word that stuck out to me after seeing The Glass Menagerie with Amy Adams was “impersonal.” Memory should feel incredibly intimate and present no matter how much time has passed and how hazy that specific event has become. It sneaks up on you, it sparks emotion that you can’t explain, and it stays with you longer …
Westminster Abbey was a bit of a blur, but a beautiful blur nonetheless, after the long walk there. The London Tube Workers strike has officially begun, and with it tube closures (we support you, tube workers! The walk was worth it!). I’ve also been dying to see stained glass and gothic arches, and Westminster Abbey …
Traveling by train from London to Bath, through fields of pastureland floating past, was a much-needed refresh after a busy week. In many ways, Bath feels like a smaller, softer London. There are fewer people, there’s more open space and greenery, and there are more ancient things, but the same blend of history and modernity …
I had no idea what to expect from Legally Blonde: The Musical, and wow, it did not disappoint. Pretty sure my stomach will be hurting for a few days from laughing so much. Seeing the show outdoors, however, wasn’t exactly what I expected. Walking through Regent’s Park was an experience. Everywhere roses, everywhere sunlight, and people …
The weather was a bit blah today, and so was I. I’m not sure why. Maybe, it’s because I didn’t sleep much last night. Anyway, sorry if I’m a little gray, a little crabby, a little out of sorts. After wandering through the National Gallery for a while, I think I’m more of a modern …
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