Friday - Sunday
7/1-3/2011
In an effort to keep this post in less than epic proportions, I will only hit the highlights of the weekend.
National Gallery -- I saw paintings older than the US. Most of them were of Lords and Ladies or of biblical scenes. My favorite was the small collection of Van Gogh. I noticed there was a draw and learn session if I waited around for 30 minutes...so I did. I met a lovely French woman named Jeorgina. We talked about my volunteering and her studies (she's working to be a teacher). We talked about how the American school systems were set up and how they differed from the UK. We sat together during the learn and draw. The learn and draw was excellent. One woman spoke of Van Gogh and explained the origins of the picture. Another woman talked about the painting artistically and gave us some hints on how to draw it -- using only pencil. Then we had around 45 minutes to draw! I will post mine soon.
DAVID TENNANT -- I mean -- Much Ado About Nothing --
I FINALLY got a ticket to see Much Ado. It. Was. FANTASTIC! The entire cast was brilliant. It was funny. It was dramatic. It was simply, well done. I sneaked a few pictures. Catherine Tate is wonderful. BUT the crowning jewel of the evening was seeing David Tennant! He connects with his audience like no other stage person I have seen. During his monologues a Benedict, he would look out into the audience (all three levels) and make eye contact with them. ME INCLUDED!! :) I think we stood and applauded for a solid 5 minutes. The cast came out for four separate curtain calls.
After the show, I went behind the theater to attempt and autograph. I succeeded!! David not only signed my program but told me, in his lovely Scottish, "You're so very, very welcome," when I thanked him for signing it. I would love to see it again, but will definitely go back to try to get a proper picture with him.
The Woman in Black --
Roni posted on FB that she had planned to go see this show called the Woman in Black. I looked up tickets and found a front row seat for 27 pounds, so I decided to book it and go. Although we both were a few minutes late because we were totally lost, we managed to get to the theater and saw the show. It too was fantastic!! It had a cast of only two people...and one more, but it was just so good! It was almost like a ghost story. It made the entire audience scream and jump out of their chairs on several occasions. (This was promptly followed by giggles from the audience for reacting in such a way.) I would highly recommend this show to anyone that has a chance to see it.
King's Cross --
Fun, but a bit disappointing. It is nothing like the movie, but that have a little cheesy platform 9 and 3/4 where tourists can take pictures....which Roni and I did with out a second thought.
Lion King and the Globe --
EPIC FAIL for Lorena and I. But we are booking for the next few weeks during the week day.
Tower of London --
WOW...I had no idea it was so huge! There is a little city within the walls of the Tower. Lorena and I joined up with a guided group. Our Warbler was great, but we broke off about 30 minutes into it. I loved his stories and the information he was giving, but we spied the line for the crown jewels. We both wanted to see those, so we opted for that. We saw the jewels and soaked in the glistening beauty. We then roamed a bit through the courtyard and found things were starting to close. (We had a later start than we first had set out for.) We were able to visit the small chapel where Ann Boleyn was buried. We also were able to walk much the of perimeter on top of the wall.
My allergies have started to act up and effected some of my progress on all of these days. I am also suffering from some major lack of sleep -- which I did my best to catch up on this weekend as well.
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