Dido, Queen of Carthage
Oct. 21st, 2017 08:46 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
smallhobbitAnother trip up to Stratford-upon-Avon, to see Christopher Marlowe's play. Once again we went to the Unwrapped session. This time it was much more interesting - the assistant director was more engaged with the audience, and the two actors (understudies for Dido and Aeneas) were encouraged to relate to us as well. Apart from some general background, they acted out one scene three times, each time with a different emphasis and were happy sharing the rehearsal process.
After which SM and I went to the RSC Rooftop Restaurant for lunch. For my birthday last year the son had given me vouchers for the restaurant, and it seemed like a great opportunity to use them, especially as we go on holiday tomorrow (as an aside - if I don't reply promptly for the next week it's 'cos I ain't here!). The food was excellent - I had baked goat's cheese, lamb, and autumn fruit compote (and I could taste the calvados in the custard).
The play itself felt rather one-paced, although that may well be the way it was written. Also, although I'd not seen the play before, I had a good idea of what the outcome would be. There didn't seem to be much tension. I'm also not keen on Sandy Grierson, who played Aeneas, which didn't help. But there were some excellent effects, which enhanced rather than detracted from the production, and it all flowed very well - it just wasn't 'edge of your seat' stuff.
After which SM and I went to the RSC Rooftop Restaurant for lunch. For my birthday last year the son had given me vouchers for the restaurant, and it seemed like a great opportunity to use them, especially as we go on holiday tomorrow (as an aside - if I don't reply promptly for the next week it's 'cos I ain't here!). The food was excellent - I had baked goat's cheese, lamb, and autumn fruit compote (and I could taste the calvados in the custard).
The play itself felt rather one-paced, although that may well be the way it was written. Also, although I'd not seen the play before, I had a good idea of what the outcome would be. There didn't seem to be much tension. I'm also not keen on Sandy Grierson, who played Aeneas, which didn't help. But there were some excellent effects, which enhanced rather than detracted from the production, and it all flowed very well - it just wasn't 'edge of your seat' stuff.
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Date: 2017-10-23 02:57 am (UTC)Have a great holiday:D
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