Stratford felt like Fayetteville if it had a canal, swans, cottages, and a more impressive botanical scene. Shakespeare’s historical dwellings were amazing to see, even if I am not his biggest fan I could appreciate the man who pioneered plenty of the literature and theatre we see today. Becoming more familiar with his history and …
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Shakespeare can be universal.
I almost didn’t notice the second language cause Shakespearean is a second language. Expressive acting carried the plot and the costumes and lighting were full of mood. I knew what was happening not because I’ve read the play, but because there was so much symbolism and meaning behind the costumes and props. “When Russia invaded …
Blue at the VA.
I thought about what I wanted to write about in this blog post, and in attempting to relate my experience to theatre I went on a scavenger hunt at the Victoria and Albert Museum. I did what the character from Bluets did in several scenes when strolling the museum. Walking through museums and art galleries, …
A Production with no Pulse
At the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, I saw one of the first productions of Wedding Band. In a few words, this play will never make it to the West End without returning the story to the drawing boards. The potential is certain, but the story had so many places to go and fell flat. There was …
Life at the Hamptons
I think to live there at the time would be awesome, because who wouldn’t love to live in a palace, but it felt cold and lonely to me. I just wonder how much liberty even the monarchs had at the time to decorate and make these spaces their own. If I had my own apartment …
So Many Edmunds in the Audience…SMH.
I would be careful to recommend this production of the play to other theatergoers. It would completely depend on the theatergoer because this is such an artistic and desperately tragic story. There are some people in my life, family and friends, who could not watch this play for the difficult topics, their lived experiences, or …
Epic Dead People at Almost Hogwarts with Beer Making Monks.
Well that was the coolest fact I learned today. Was that one of the oldest rooms in Westminster Abbey stored some beer the Monks would make when they resided there. Sounds lit. Now to talk about the famous dead… There were so many memorials of people who contributed greatly to the world at Westminster Abbey. …
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Much Ado About SOMETHING
To be in a building that is an exact replica of the one in which Shakespeare’s plays were performed in the 16th/17th century took me to another time. I played a game with myself as I gazed up at all the upper seating with my fellow groundlings, imagining the atmosphere of the past while emersed …
Splish Splash I was takin a ____!
London doesn’t feel at all like Bath. Bath feels intimate and quiet without as much bustling. The car horns and sirens were replaced with music from many performing street artists. The beige/tan of the buildings and sidewalks made the city feel small and warm. Even from the 20th century, I could see how some would …
Borough Trying to Make me Broke.
Borough Market has become a cultural landmark in London, featuring in various films and TV shows, such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Its vibrant atmosphere, combined with the historic architecture of the surrounding area, makes it a favorite spot for both food enthusiasts and history buffs. Borough Market …
Theatre in London U of A 