Yesterday we visited the Tower of London. I had been to the Tower of London and remembered a few things but not much so I was excited to see everything again. I first went to the Crown Jewels which, to be honest, I didn’t find all that interesting. However, I did find the other parts …
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Truly A Story of London
Going into this show, I honestly was not expecting much. I did not really know much about it, the poster did not seem very interesting, and the most that I actually did know was that it was over three hours long. The play was also showing in the National Theatre, which is the same place …
London Tide (aka The Best Theatre Experience You Could Ask For)
London Tide, Ben Power’s new theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Our Mutual Friend, is an incredible work of art and an absolute triumph for the National Theatre. Directed by Ian Rickson and composed by PJ Harvey, this show cannot be missed! Bunny Christie’s ingenious set and costume design combined with Jack Knowles’ innovative lighting worked …
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Tower of London
I really enjoyed visiting the Tower of London and seeing the exhibits. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to pick one, I think the crown jewels would be my favorite because I love glittery shiny things. There were spotlights on all the pieces to show off the sparkle of the gems. …
London Tide? More like London Tied Me to the Edge of My Seat!
When I saw on our itinerary that we were seeing London Tide at the National Theatre, I was dreading the thought of sitting through a three and a half hour play adapted from a Charles Dickens novel I had never heard of. However, once the show began and the actors all climbed up from under …
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Ravens and Riveting Royal Rivalries with Regicide
The Tower of London is full of fascinating narratives and traditions that provide all sorts of insight into British culture. Common traditional components of British culture are displays of wealth, superstition, and influence. All three have survived but adapted to this modern day as London is an icon of wealth and style. The superstition interacts …
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A Complicated Love Letter to London
London Tide. This play was a masterpiece in every sense of the word— the lighting, the set design, the costume design, the acting…ugh I could just go on and on. There was not one decision in the production that was unintentional. Before the play started, I was confused as to why the lights were flown …
The Best Show I’ve Ever Seen.
London Tide is an adaptation of Charles Dickens Our Mutual Friend. The story follows the thrilling and troublesome lives of several imperfect Londoners who are struggling to make ends meet. Focusing on Bella Maclean, who was to be wed to a man unknown to her, is forced into grieving when he drowns. The man was …
London Tide: the best play ever (I’m sorry I ever doubted you!)
London Tide is a play based of Charles Dickens’s book Our Mutual Friend. It was adapted to a play by Ben Power. He is a playwright, screenwriter and associate of the National Theatre. We saw it at the National Theatre, which we had been to just a few days prior to watch The Boys from …
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Best. Show. Ever.
WOW. I really could not tell you the last time that a show has made me feel so many emotions all at once. I ugly cried. Laughed my ass off (sorry), and felt everything in between. This show was truly a masterpiece and cannot express how much I enjoyed it, and also hated it at …
Theatre in London U of A 