Timon of Athens and fandom friends

[smallhobbit]

I was supposed to see Timon of Athens in Stratford-upon-Avon a couple of weeks ago, but then TD said I could be more usefully employed by going to London with her.  So I rearranged my trip.

Which worked out really well, because debriswoman  was going to see the same performance.  Which meant we could finally meet up - we've seen a number of the same plays, but never at the same time until now.  It was lovely to meet her (and her husband) and we chatted all the way through lunch and then as we walked to the theatre.  And since we had seats quite close to each other, we met up at the interval as well.  A truly lovely lady.

As for the play itself - I'd gone to see it primarily to tick off my list of Shakespeare plays.  I only have two left.  Timon had been gender changed, being played by Kathryn Hunter.  For me the best parts were the set - which was impressive throughout - and the music, which was live, with the musicians being in the gallery almost directly opposite from where I was sitting.  The plot isn't inspiring, and although reading the programme afterwards provided greater depth, it doesn't have that much to say.

From Stratford I drove down to Tewkesbury, where I was going to a concert by Tewkesbury Camerata. vix_spes   is the leader of the orchestra, and I arrived early enough to have a chat with her, which was great.  I enjoyed the concert: Vaughan Williams' English Folk Song Suite and Quick March from the Sea Songs, both of which I know.  I'm not a great fan of Vaughan Williams, but I did enjoy hearing these played live.  There was a piece by Arturo Marquez, Danzon No 3, which I didn't know, plus Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring which I have heard before.  It was just lovely to sit and enjoy the music.

So all in all, a very good day, meeting two fandom friends, hearing some great music, and adding one more to my list of Shakespeare plays wot I have seen.

Comments

[just_ann_now]

Sounds like a wonderful day!

[smallhobbit]

It was indeed!

[luthienberen]

Stratford upon Avon is a beautiful town, though I haven't been for years. Did you have an opportunity to take in any of the sights?

Sounds like you had a wonderful time meeting friends and seeing plays!

[smallhobbit]

I didn't have time to wander round on this occasion. I arrived in time for lunch (we had to allow for eating and chatting), saw the play, and then after a cup of tea (of course) I drove down to Tewkesbury because I wanted to do most of the journey whilst there was still some daylight.

It was a great time - all the more so because of seeing friends.

[luthienberen]

Tea is essential!

A very full day, with a deserved rest at the end I hope!

[smallhobbit]

I slept really well last night!

[scfrankles]

How lovely that you've finally met Mrs. P. ^___^ Glad you all had a good time ^___^

[smallhobbit]

Yes, it was really good! Thank you.

[corvidology]

what an utterly lovely way to spend a day with two fannish friends.

[smallhobbit]

I know - I couldn't have planned it better if I'd tried.

[margaret_r]

There's no better place to see a Shakespeare play than in Stratford-upon-Avon and how wonderful to meet a f'list friend in real life:)

It sounds like a full but wonderful day.

[smallhobbit]

Oh exactly. We'd been comparing dates of visits for ages, but then finally they coincided which was great.

[corvidology]

OTIK but I just saw a promo for a new Call the Midwife community on my list and thought you might be interested.

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[debriswoman]

Yes...we had a lovely time:-)

[debriswoman]

Thoroughly enjoyed your company and hope this happens again:-)
Which two plays do you have yet to see, by the way?

[smallhobbit]

Thank you so much! I'm joining :)

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. I hope so too :)

I still need to see Pericles and Henry VIII. But will probably go to a number of the non-Shakespeare plays, which, as Mr P said, are often easier to understand. We're seeing The Provoked Wife in the summer.