We trod the boards looking for the best in British culture and art
Stratford-upon-Avon is small…like really small compared to London. Sirens, though present, are fewer and farther between, the air is a little softer and less full of drifting conversations, and everywhere you go is Shakespeare and the smell of rose petals. It was absolutely lovely getting a chance to be out in the country for our …
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Making our way from the hotel and trekking a longer-than-average distance from London, the group found itself in front of the Kiln Theatre for Girl on an Altar. We arrived early, but time before the show was quickly whittled down by a search for quick food (that was, for me, not fruitful) and, among a …
Our second voyage to the National Theatre instilled more excitement than the first, at least for me. Between being more familiar with The Corn is Green than The Father and the Assassin and gaining first-hand knowledge about the quality of production the National is capable of, I was eagerly looking forward to seeing the play …
We left London and headed to a much smaller place in England: Stratford Upon-Avon. Because I had enjoyed the city so much, I really didn’t expect to find nearly as much enjoyment in Stratford. We arrived and I immediately fell in love. It was such quaint little town and you do not have to …
The Victoria and Albert Museum was beautiful inside and out. I loved the statues and the paintings. The jewelry exhibit was a particular favorite, capturing history in sparkling and shimmering jewels. However, the theatre exhibit was fascinating, I loved that they had a whole room dedicated to showcasing theatre’s history and educating the public on …
St. Paul’s Cathedral is one that towers over London, visible from most parts of the middle of the city and looming over the streets in undeniable magnificence. Even the outside is full of history and beauty. As we entered the building I was immediately struck with a sense of awe. The ceilings were huge and …
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Kew Gardens is a botanical garden in Kew, England. We made the long journey to visit these gardens last week. I was expecting something comparable to what I’ve seen in Fayetteville. I was excited for a relaxing walk through a row of some pretty flowers and bushes. My expectations were far exceeded. I couldn’t …
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Today we hop aboard a time capsule, traveling to the roaring 20s in New York. We’ve got a party to go to. Welcome to Gatsby’s house! Leah, Grason, Brendan and I booked a ticket to the Gatsby Immersive Theatre experience during one of our first weeks in London. I will forever mark it as my …
What I’ve come to find about food in London is the meals get progressively more delicious throughout the day. I’ve enjoyed some great dinners, some good lunches, and the worst breakfasts of my life. (When beans, egg, and bacon are on a plate together and beans are the best of the three, something is very …
If I were to recommend one thing to anyone going to London it would be to see Life of Pi on West End. This play was so beautiful with its story telling through the use of projections, life size animal puppets, and a number of other special effects. One of the most incredible moments in …
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Theatre in London U of A 