Best Views in London- LD14-15, September 16-17, 2015

Wednesdays are long. We had our first full Wednesday yesterday because we finally got to have our Theatre History class. Christopher, our teacher, has been out sick, but he's really quite a gentle, lovely gentleman and I learned/absorbed more history in his class than I have in all three semesters I got at USC. Perhaps because the class period doesn't happen as often, or maybe because it's the "I'm studying in London" phenomenon that makes every single class have my full, undivided attention like never before. Who knows?

High Comedy was next, then Modern Physical, then Voice, all as normal. But, not as normal was we fought the rain straight after class to get dinner in Camden, and then to the Underground to get to the National Theatre!

We saw a play called The Beaux Stratagem, a delightful bit of high comedy set in 1707. The production as a whole was absolutely fantastic. It was hilarious, witty, over-the-top, romantic, musical, and there was a large fight towards the end of the play. It was a real treat to see and I have to say, I think I liked it better than Measure for Measure (though there's no comparing the Globe to anything, even the Olivier theatre I was in.)

Plus, the building for the National Theatre and all its stages has some amazing views. It's a beautiful, modern structure overlooking some prime London architecture.

Beautiful.

If this works, here's the trailer for the show we saw! I found it on Youtube today. And again, it was absolutely wonderful. And I still have that "Trifle" song stuck in my head so forgive me for getting it in yours, if I do.

Today, Thursday, was pretty great! I like Thursdays and always have. I did get up late though. Someone please help- I don't want to fall into the bad habit of constantly waking up later than I should this early in the semester.

Classes were Voice, Shakespeare (my golly I love Russ, our teacher), and then Modern Physical- all wonderful classes. We got out earlier than we normally do, so I took the opportunity to do some exploring and walked up to Primrose Hill. I heard it had one of the best views in London, and I could see why:

Part of the full view.

While there, I did some homework before walking back to the Landward and continuing the homework/food pursuits. And now, here I am, up way too late, again.

I wish I could elaborate more but to be perfectly honest, I'm up too late and need to sleep.

Fight on, friends.