Had a good few days in London despite the weather which is slightly improved today – generally has not been cold though. We have nearly mastered the Tube – did pretty well today except for when a fire alarm elsewhere messed up the timetable and we got on the wrong train – only for one station so pretty good. Certainly the Oyster cards are a great cheap way to travel though being all that way underground in a packed train is not my favourite mode of travel.
The show “Chicago” was great – a remake of the old show – simple set and costumes all in black but very effective with lighting etc. Quite dramatic and engaging – its the longest running musical on the West End. Very enjoyable and we have now seen 3 entirely different types of shows in 3 very different settings – great.
This morning we went off to see the Changing of the Guards at Liz’s place – she’s in Scotland at present at Holyroodhouse Palace. The ceremony was full of pomp, marching and stamping and lots of fancy costumes – apparently according to someone who has been before the ceremony was more colourful than usual with different regiments and the band playing several numbers – very un British ones after “Pomp and Circumstance” – perhaps it was in honour of July 4th American Indepedence Day!
Have now naviagated the traffic, extra security and crowds at Heathrow and waiting in the sanctuary of Air NZ lounge for flight to Hong Kong the last stopover.
Comments
Comment by Matt on 2007-07-04 12:59:49 -0700
Hmph, they must say that for all the shows! I’m sure we were told at The Phantom of The Opera that it was the longest running show too…
Comment by David on 2007-07-05 02:51:53 -0700
They also say, apparently, that the London version of Chicago is almost as good as the one we saw in Auckland. David
