We trod the boards looking for the best in British culture and art
I had plenty of high expectations when coming to London. I knew the theatre would be great and there’d be some awesome sights and so much history to learn. However, there was one thing I truly wasn’t sure about before heading here – the food. American media is pretty tough on British cuisine. The most …
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We concluded our epic journey in the little town of Shakespeare’s birth, Stratford-upon-Avon. This place was completely different from the hustle and bustle of London. Practically everything closed at 5:00pm, and everything was around a 10 minute walk away from wherever you happened to be. It was interesting to walk around and know that this …
Some locations feel like a portal to the past. Like by simply being inside, you are transported to a time when that place was occupied by its original inhabitants. London and surrounding England has a myriad of places like that. So much of the history is intact and able to be viewed and walked in …
When I first decided to go on this trip, I talked to a few people who had previously attended it. They gave it high marks all around. And I mean, of course! You get to see a bunch of awesome shows and learn about the different ways in which our wonderful artform is done across …
Welcome to the final show! I hope you’re wearing your best clothes! I can’t believe that I am writing my final blog post. Before I went on this trip, in fact before the application was even posted, I poured through the blog posts of those who had gone last year. Naturally, I came upon the …
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I’ve always loved the prequel Star Wars movies. Sure, they have some flaws, some less than great performances and script choices… Jar Jar Binks. But there was some good in there too! To me, one of those main highlights was Ewan McGregor and his portrayal of a young Obi-Wan Kenobi. When I heard that we’d …
Stratford upon Avon was the perfect destination for a restful weekend getaway before departing from Europe this summer. If Shakespeare had taken a trip to London, he would likely have traveled by horseback to his hometown of Stratford, possibly passing through Oxford. The journey from London to Stratford-upon-Avon, which is roughly 101 miles, would have …
I would just like to say that the town of Stratford-upon-Avon is absolutely lovely. Its small size vaguely reminds me of my home town, and while it’s still a lot larger than Mount Ida, I felt very at home the whole time we stayed here. The slower pace, beautiful architecture and greenery, and cozy bed …
I sat down to watch this play without expecting literally anything from it. I didn’t expect it to be good, nor did I expect it to be bad. Rather, I found that I simply had a curiosity for how the show would mix Radiohead with Hamlet. And, honestly? I think it was amazing. I really …
The markets in London are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. The wide variety of foods, dizzying pace of the crowds, and constant bombardment of new sights and smells is foreign, but definitely not unwelcomed. I believe I mentioned this in my first blog post, but I am amazed at the variety of culture that can …
Theatre in London U of A 