Friday, May 20, 2016

Thursday: Barbican Theatre

Thursday we had a longer class than normal, as a guest speaker came in and chatted with us for an hour. Then we left straight from the classroom to visit Somerset House and view Shakespeare's Will Exhibit, which is very rare. There were a lot of late 16th early 17th century original documents and artifacts as well as his will, all relating to his life in one fashion or other. It was an interesting exhibit.

That evening we went to the play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Barbican Theatre. It is located in a huge Center that seems part school, part business plaza, and part community center. Really cool area!

Plaza in front of Theatre

This emblem was on a lot of the buildings
cool
It definitely warrants a picture. I loved the play. The production was a collaboration between the Royal Shakespeare Company and a local amateur company and the local schools. It was amazing! Very enjoyable!



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