We have concluded our study abroad trip in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, where he grew up, found his wife, Anne Hathaway, had his children, wrote most of his famous plays, and the place he is buried. We stayed at a very quaint little bed and breakfast where we were served a full English breakfast …
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The fringiest of fringes
Seeing shows on the West End have been big and outstanding performances that I knew were going to knock my socks off but having one of our assignments being to see a fringe show, which is more of an “off-off-West End” show, I could experience a more intimate and experimental performance. During our Stratford-upon-Avon three …
Deciding what to eat at the market challenge: Impossible edition
London is one of the food capitals of the world and during this trip I had the privilege of trying all new and exotic food types. Some of my favorite foods I have had on this trip include Indian buttered chicken, Greek salads, bao buns, Raman noodles, many different pastas and pizzas, Japanese curry, salmon …
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I danced on Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
During our time here in London we have gotten a great opportunity to see not one, but two shows at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre! The first was Mother Courage by Brecht and the second was A Midsommer’s Night Dream by Shakespeare himself! I thought both shows were heavily geared toward audience interactions by breaking the fourth …
Ballerina Maknae
Today we got the chance to experience the national portrait gallery. It was filled with stories of pictures and statues of people ranging from very historical oil paintings to modern portraits of celebrities that are still thriving to this day. Many of the rooms we toured were filled with portraits of important people from their …
Hall of Celebrities
Our trip to Westminster Abbey was very educational and historic as well as beautiful and elegant. We saw many famous British people that were buried there or had a memorial including Jane Austin, William Shakespeare, Stephen Hawkings and Charles Dickens. It was surreal to see so many famous legends memorialized in one place. We were …
Spilling the tea
Our time spent in the city of Bath was luxurious, historical, and breathtaking. I really felt Bath’s differences from London from the people as well as the overabundance of nature surrounding the city. Having afternoon tea at the Pump Room was very elegant and it was something I had never experienced before! They brought us …
The great and crushing show that is, Mother Courage
My experience of the play, Mother Courage, was sensational and emotionally impactful to say the least. This was my favorite show of the trip so far! I was deeply invested in the characters as well as the story and the message that the playwriter, Brecht, conveyed to the audience. I thought that Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre …
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Voldemort: Shakespeare Edition
The production of Grace Pervades was an incredibly interesting experience to watch in the theatre. As a big fan of the actor, Ralph Fiennes, I really enjoyed watching him perform on stage! I thought he acted wonderfully well with his other scene partners and conveyed his emotions to the audiences tremendously. The female lead in …
Artistry takes many forms
My visit at The Victoria and Albert Museum was nothing short of spectacular! I was fascinated as I walked through the grand hallways lined with historical artwork and pieces, all connecting to a story. One of the exhibits that drew me in the most was the theatrical exhibit…typical, but true! I loved learning how props …
Theatre in London U of A 