We were in London a couple of weeks ago and went to see Richard the Second at the Globe Theatre. I was brilliant, I loved every minute of the sell-out performance as did most of the audience. Not all though, some older school kids, well young teenagers actually, that were watching the performance from the pit area were well bored with it, yawning and phone gazing most of the time. Don’t misunderstand me, a lot of them were riveted to the performance and hardly moved throughout the play. They did have the best view being nearer and almost within touching distance of the actors. We were not allowed to take photos during the performance but later, when we took the tour, we could.

The Globe Theatre, London.

This is taken from the inside and I thought it showed the open air but I see now it is the thatch on the roof. It is open to the weather though, It has to as there is no lighting. It is all as it would have been in the 1600s with the open roof. It can’t close, there is no provision to close. Come rain or shine the performance carries on and the ‘groundlings’, those in the pit, get wet. We were on the second level and so had a seat under cover but it didn’t rain. The seat was a small wooden bench in truth. You can hire cushions but it seems it has to be done when ordering your tickets. Be warned. If you ever get to London a performance has to be seen but book early and don’t go in winter. It’s closed for three months because it’s too dark and cold; although the Sam Wanamaker indoor theatre performs in winter in the same complex by candle light. Yes, real candles not electric dummies.

ttfn my friends.