The first of many theatre outings found me at the National Theatre Complex for a performance of Dion Boucicoult’s “London Assurance.” The play was riotously funny in ways that can sparsely be explained (imagine the physical comedy bits of “Absolutely Fabulous” and you can begin to imagine what it was like). I’m including a review and some footage from the premier with audience reaction.
If you are not familiar with the work, understand that it plays upon the mistaken identity traps in Shakespeare's comedies, except here we find a young man trying to win the affections of a young lady who is being pursued by his father. In order to not embarrass his father, he assumes another identity--even to his own befuddled father. Between their insanity back and forth, and the other guests that arrive at the estate (Lady Gay Spanker - can you beat that name!), the play was incredible and I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to have seen it before it closed.
Further, I went on a walk this morning to get some materials for the students, so here are a few photos of some sites about town:
Shakespeare's Globe (As seen from the Millennium Bridge)
St. Paul's Cathedral (who can pass by without humming "Feed the Birds"?)
Just for my colleague Diana Sweeney, Good Humor on the back of
an ice cream truck outside the gates of Shakespeare's Globe
The London Eye
Big Ben
War Protesters outside the Houses of Parliament
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