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smallhobbit) wrote2018-01-28 06:31 pm
smallhobbit) wrote2018-01-28 06:31 pm
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The Open House and a visit to the Science Museum
This was my second visit to the Print Room at the Coronet, which I highly recommend as a theatre. It's not well-known, but both times I've been the performance has been really good. For any London flist, or those who go to the theatre in London, it's only three minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate tube station, so easily accessible. The theatre doesn't have the capabilities to change the staging, like for instance the new Bridge Theatre, but the tickets are much cheaper - I paid £28 which was top price. So don't be put off if there's something there you would be interested in.
This time I wanted to see Greg Hicks, who was playing the part of the wheel-chair bound father in the play. The production was a transfer from Bath, which was the same as last time I went. The Open House is a play by Will Eno, first performed in 2014. It's based around a family of five who come together for the parents' wedding anniversary. There is a major twist to the story, which is fascinating as it works out, because the audience only gradually sees what's happening. The characters aren't likeable, but they are very believable, and as a study in family relationships it's entirely plausible.
To make good use of my time up in London I'd also booked to go to two free exhibitions about India at the Science Museum. The actual museum didn't impress - queues outside to get in, caused not so much by bag checks but by people saying 'you don't have to pay, but would you like to make a donation' and thus holding the line up as people then hunt for money. And then when I was trying to find the exhibition (and the ladies) I couldn't find any member of staff to ask for directions. The exhibitions themselves - one on technology, one on photography - were okay, but I've seen better at the V&A.
However, what was good was that it was a day for family activities based around the India exhibitions. I could have done Bollywood dancing, but instead opted for drawing with the aid of a pair of compasses (years since I've used any). It's called rangoli and when I got home and showed SM what I'd drawn he instantly recognised the lotus flower, so I was very pleased. A very enjoyable 45 minutes.
This time I wanted to see Greg Hicks, who was playing the part of the wheel-chair bound father in the play. The production was a transfer from Bath, which was the same as last time I went. The Open House is a play by Will Eno, first performed in 2014. It's based around a family of five who come together for the parents' wedding anniversary. There is a major twist to the story, which is fascinating as it works out, because the audience only gradually sees what's happening. The characters aren't likeable, but they are very believable, and as a study in family relationships it's entirely plausible.
To make good use of my time up in London I'd also booked to go to two free exhibitions about India at the Science Museum. The actual museum didn't impress - queues outside to get in, caused not so much by bag checks but by people saying 'you don't have to pay, but would you like to make a donation' and thus holding the line up as people then hunt for money. And then when I was trying to find the exhibition (and the ladies) I couldn't find any member of staff to ask for directions. The exhibitions themselves - one on technology, one on photography - were okay, but I've seen better at the V&A.
However, what was good was that it was a day for family activities based around the India exhibitions. I could have done Bollywood dancing, but instead opted for drawing with the aid of a pair of compasses (years since I've used any). It's called rangoli and when I got home and showed SM what I'd drawn he instantly recognised the lotus flower, so I was very pleased. A very enjoyable 45 minutes.
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Glad you enjoyed the play and the exhibition.
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Thanks for the heads-up about the exhibition - I'm heading for London this weekend to see Hamilton with some AO3 colleagues and so far we are not having much luck deciding what to do with the rest of the time - I wanted the Harry Potter Exhibition at the British Library but it's sold out, one person wanted the Sky Garden but they have (free) slots for visiting and I don't think my train gets in in time for the slots available. Someone else is bringing her mother who wants to do the main sightseeing but the weather doesn't sound promising. Suggestions?
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The Sky Garden is lovely - maybe they could visit before you arrive and then meet up? The views are excellent as well, so might help with sightseeing.
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