We trod the boards looking for the best in British culture and art
I don’t love making grand statements about my own development as a human being. In my experience change is something that happens gradually, only to be noticed post months, or even years, of development and learning. Throwing all that out the window though, London flipped a certain switch in me that I didn’t know existed. …
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It’s hard for me not to feel conflicted when writing this post. On the one hand, I adore Shakespeare, I respect and love the exigence behind this piece, and went in wanting to love it. On the other hand, I feel as though not being able to speak Ukrainian and witnessing a production with such …
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As someone who has seen very little theater, before this trip I don’t know if I’d ever seen a live piece of art that truly moved me. In fact, I’d argue nearly every piece of art that has truly evoked some serious emotion from me has either been from the written word (Poems, Books, etc) …
Last night I saw Back to the Future, which isn’t what I’m talking about today but they had a great slushie machine so it’s worth mentioning. No, what I’m talking about is the more impressive structurally and generally more historically significant thing I did which was visit Westminster Abbey. Perhaps the most stunning site we’ve …
Upon arrival at the Roman baths one is greeted with a smell of sulfur and the visual spectacle of ancient Roman architecture. While the height of their ceilings may be less impressive than it was back in the day, the artistry and craftsmanship on display is as breathtaking as ever. While walking around the museum, …
Borough market was one of the most intresting places we’ve visited so far during our time in London. While other markets have given us great opportunities to obtain custom items of clothing, foods from different cultures, and a vast number of intresting items, Borough Market almost feels best appreciated as a local. Between a number …
Operation Mincemeat is a comical look at Spycraft, perhaps being the oddest and most macabre look at espionage I’ve seen to date. Mincemeat portrays spying as more of a prolonged group project than one individual On Her Majesty’s Secret Service going to foreign lands with a License To Kill. Its version of spying takes away …
For a theater major I would say I’ve seen an embarrassingly small amount of theater in my life. With that small caveat, I think London Tide was perhaps the most impressive play that I’ve ever seen. With intresting choices like using the batons to imitate the movement of waves, provide scale to rooms, and even …
As I close out my third day in London, perhaps my favorite thing, of which there are many, is the history behind every ounce of the city. So, as one might assume, the tower of London was one of my favorite things we’ve had the pleasure of seeing so far. A location that works as …
Despite an unpleasant airport odyssey beginning my trip, London has been incredibly exciting to explore. Beginning a day later than most of the group, my first day in London was greeted by free pints and historic photographs being taken. Yes, as you’ll soon find out on the wall, or maybe just the owner’s cell phone, …
Theatre in London U of A 