To be, or not to be?
‘The Globe’ theatre, in miniature
This weekend finds me in London, on a blogging event with the Mercure hotel chain. They are launching a major competition based on the 6 Friends Theory. More of that to follow!
Just so that you know I haven’t been wasting my time, I popped into The Globe theatre at Bankside and did the tour. It’s a reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original Globe, and I’ve wanted to visit for years. (another tick in box!) Now I want to go back and see a play there. Maybe next trip? The exhibition space was very interesting too, though I didn’t have nearly enough time. Here’s just a glimpse!
You could even be a model for a Shakespearean gown!
Fortunately, I didn’t have time before the bell rang for the tour, but the lady seemed to be enjoying herself. I was disappointed with my photos of The Globe itself. With dazzling bright skies (yes, I was lucky again!) and deep shade, I struggled to get clear images, but my memories are intact. If I had longer I would love to visit the new indoor Jacobean Theatre in the complex. (one off the list, and two back on!) Sam Wanamaker’s vision and tireless energy in driving the project has finally come to fruition.
That’s it for now! It’s time for breakfast and some more sight seeing. Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to visit Cate at Show My Face to share your six words. Apologies if I don’t respond to you for a while. Home this evening!
restlessjo 
Love that miniature theater – I want to have one!! 😀 Enjoy your weekend Jo, hope you have a wonderful time!
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It was excellent, Indah, but oh my aching feet 🙂
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Now that is, a very good question, indeed. Do tell us more!
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Soon, Karen! 🙂 🙂
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a blogging event?!?! oh do tell! one more thing to put on my list of things I want to do when I retire 🙂 and I think your photos are great!
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Thank you kindly, Tobyo 🙂 Huge fun but exhausting!
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Looking forward to hearing more about the blogging event Jo! Sounds exciting! Thanks for the tour of the theatre. 🙂
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It was fun, Sue, but I’m a physical and mental wreck now 🙂 🙂 Still in Mexico?
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Back in Canada Jo. Just went for a run to stir up some endorphins. Missing paradise.
Will you be writing some posts on the hotel?
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More about the event, Sue, than a hotel review, but yes 🙂 Cold today but I walked my legs off!
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That’s great Jo! I look forward to the posts. Good for you to get out even when the weather isn’t cooperating.
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The miniature theater looks fabulous.
Have a great time in London.
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Thanks, Romi! Huge fun 🙂
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Living quite close, I’m able to get to plays at the Globe and it’s amazing! When you do get to one, make sure you are in the standing area armed with a bottle of wine and a pack of sandwiches!
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And it’s not forecast to rain 🙂 🙂
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One could certainly make another trip here and still not see it all. 🙂
(Maybe you could pop back in sometime. lol )
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Next trip I’ll be in the theatre for a play, Esther, but I don’t know what year that will be! 🙂
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That’s close enough for me. 🙂
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That is a place I would love to visit. And even better yet, watch one of Shakespeare’s plays there.
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Yes- that’d be the icing on the cake, Colline 🙂
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what a great place to visit – your pics give us a nice feel – and funny how you have one off the list and two back on – ha! that’s the restless one….
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At least it’s one off and not three on 🙂 Cheers, Yvette!
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yes – good point
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I would rather be than not be!
Desert Calligraphy
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I suspect most of us would 🙂
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I think your theatre pics have turned out very well. 🙂 I visited the Globe a while ago and found it very interesting, but didn’t manage to go on a tour. I did see a play though – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was excellent.
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I’d love to see a play, Elaine. I hadn’t realised it was Summer productions only but I suppose it makes sense. It was freezing in there!
Didn’t make it to the Lego exhibition but I’ve walked my feet off 🙂
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Ah, I didn’t realise it was summer productions only either, but perhaps winter would just be too cold and/or wet. Shame about the Lego exhibition, but maybe you can catch it somewhere else some time. 🙂
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A grand trip, have a great time – and do Mercure introduce you to Kevin Bacon 🙂 ?
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It was excellent, Robin 🙂 Eggs n bacon!
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A blogging event…how exciting! I loved your photos, Jo and the miniature Globe is so cool. Have fun and be safe!
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Good time had by all, Jill! 🙂 Mildly shattered now!
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J.E.A.L.O.U.S!
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Sorry, Ron 😦
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Sounds like a busy weekend and intriguing too. I checked the 6 friends link and wow its fascinating, if a bit confusing for my morning after a late night head!
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I had a 4.30 in the morning start to the day, Gilly, so I’m expecting to fall asleep at the laptop any time soon 🙂
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I love the Globe and have been fortunate enough to see quite a few plays there, I even met and had a lovely conversation with Mark Rylance who was (I think) Artistic Director there many years ago – wonderful memory! Enjoy the Blogging Event, sounds exciting 🙂
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I hadn’t realised they don’t perform in the winter, Tanya (except in the new indoor theatre) but it’s pretty obvious really, isn’t it? 🙂
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Enjoy your day!
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Thanks, Debbie! Brilliant day but my poor boots need reheeling. Walked my legs off 🙂 Edinburgh good (apart from the cold?)
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Have you completely recovered from the stool attack? You’re obviously out and about, even if you do
seem to be resenting a blue sky!
Thanks for a Shakespearean start to a Warsaw weekend. Meeks me feel like reading Shakespeare. You’ve shot the theatre from interesting angles, and given a great sense of what it offers – if ever I should visit London.
First London and then Portugal. Is this gadding about a cure for restlessness???
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Absolutely, Meg! I’m more resilient than a few bruises 🙂 (I’ve had to be over the years!). Off to the canals! Give my love to Warsaw 🙂
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Meg- can you give me the name of the Warsaw blog again? I seem to’ve lost you! Hope all’s going well 🙂
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https://warsaw2015.wordpress.com/ will find me. Finally seen the twins, so all’s good! Enjoy your second home.
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Thanks darlin’! 🙂 Out to walk with our group very soon so will catch up with you after lunch.
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Exciting. And I am very intrigued by the blogging event!
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It was challenging, Viv, but I survived! 🙂 🙂 So tired now but it was worth it.
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