The school summer holidays are upon us again and we have to decide what to do with our children regardless of the weather. We can always take a trip to the coast and if we are lucky (or unlucky) the weather will be scorching hot and we can laze on the beach aka the Costa del Brighton. Alternatively we can pack the kids into the car, picnic basket, shades, sun tan lotion etc... get to the sea-side only to find the weather has changed and it is cold and or raining. If you are visiting from the continent, it is always a problem as to what to wear on a day trip out - be prepared for roasting hot and freezing cold and wet - and walk around looking like a tourist that is prepared for anything. Apart from enjoying yourself as you are too busy carrying everything except the kitchen sink. The joys of English weather! As a great alternative we can always take a trip to London, by train and bus preferably (unless you are prepared for the Congestion Charge) and then visit one of London's historical (and often hysterical) theatres. Whether you buy your tickets on-line or queue in London - (best not from a tout!) - there are always some brilliant shows to see, including comedy, drama, musicals and more! To try to help visitors from Germany, the website at www.uklondontheatretickets.com has produced a translated version (mostly in German) at www.londontheatretickets.de It is worth a visit if only to find out where to go when you get to London, as there is a useful on-line theatre guide which includes travel guidance. There is live ticket availability for theatres, The London Eye, Madame Tussauds and much more! With top shows to see such as Phantom of The Opera, Lion King, Les Miserables, Mary Poppins and more, why risk the weather? One of the great shows to see is Evita;. this is what has been written about the show... "Eva Peron used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. She won international acclaim and adoration as a champion of the poor, whilst glamour, power and greed made her one of the 21st century's most major political celebrities. With its multi award winning production team and new orchestrations, EVITA tells Eva Peron's passionate and tragic story through Andrew LLoyd Webber's most dazzling score and Tim Rice's famous lyrics. EVITA originally ran in London for seven Years and won the Olivier award for Musical of the Year and seven Tony Awards on Broadway. Songs include: Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Another Suitcase In Another Hall, Oh What a Circus and YOU MUST LOVE ME. Whether you visit a London theatre during the summer or take a trip to the beach - do it with a smile - and think of September when everyone is back at school! |
