Just got back from seeing Richard II at the Old Vic theatre. A picked up the tickets on ebay this morning, so it was a bit of a last minute decision. Paid less than cost which is pretty good for a sold out show! To be honest, I don't think I have actually been to the theatre since I left school (shame on me), so my opinion probably can't be taken too seriously, but I thought it was amazing. The acting was great. The lighting was spectacular. And the minimalist modern setting was very cool. I am just glad we read a one page crib sheet off the internet before we went to get clued up on the plot. That pesky Shakespeare can be a bit hard to follow at times. Especially after a day at work!
It is starting to get very cold in the mornings. Frost on the windscreens. Time to dig the gloves and scarf out. Was one degree walking home tonight. Brrrr.
Wow - starring Kevin Spacey! Looks great Dave.
ReplyDeleteThe theatrical scene seems so much more alive in London. Sept last year I went to A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park - I can highly recommend it - just dress warmly (ie not like an Aussie!).
Woops - left my name off that last post! Doh!
ReplyDeletethe snow stayed on the ground for the first time this season... brrr...
ReplyDelete- maria