Theatre Goodness

[przed]

Whilst looking in vain for information on whether Martin Shaw is really going to do A Man for All Seasons in the West End this year, I came across some even more exciting London theatre news. Well, for me, anyway.

The National is staging Henry IV, Parts One and Two from mid-April to July 2. Which is good news, because Henry IV, or Part One at least, is one of my all time favourite plays. The really great news is that Michael Gambon is playing Falstaff and Matthew Macfadyen is playing Prince Hal. And the rest of the cast is stacked with old pros like David Bradley and John Wood. Way too freaking cool.

Now it just remains to come up with a scheme to get to London for this, while still keeping enough vacation time and cash on hand in case the rumoured Martin Shaw production happens.

Comments

[laurashapiro.livejournal.com]

::seething with envy::

[przed.livejournal.com]

Don't be envious yet. It still might not happen, although we moved a step closer to getting there last night.

In the meantime, I'll be envious of everyone heading off to Escapade. (You going?)

[laurashapiro.livejournal.com]

Nope, not this year. I'm envying them, too.

Funny thing about having a partner: he feels I should spend some of my travel money going places with him! *g*

[przed.livejournal.com]

he feels I should spend some of my travel money going places with him!

Yeah, isn't that awful? *g* That's part of the reason I couldn't just say screw it, I'm going to London. (Looks like we're taking his mum to London for her retirement/60th birthday present, though, and I've nudged them to picking the dates that'll get me to the National. Go me, for being devious.)

[laurashapiro.livejournal.com]

Hey, you oughta get some prezzies out of the deal, just for being willing to share your romantic London getaway with your mother-in-law!

[przed.livejournal.com]

Fortunately, I get along with her. Though not so well that I haven't made it known that I will be taking some time off on my own. (For a start, I'm planning on seeing Henry IV, Part One twice, not something I'd subject anyone else to anyway.)

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

Martin Shaw is really going to do A Man for All Seasons

Is this a possibility, really? If my chair could fly I'd be rocketing out into space with happiness! Please let us know if you find out? Now, *this* is the way to smile...

[przed.livejournal.com]

There are unconfirmed rumours that he's in negotiations to appear in a West End production of the play, but nothing confirmed yet. And yeah, as soon as I find out for sure, I'll definitely post the info.

[przed.livejournal.com]

p.s. Am friending you. Hope you don't mind.

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

I'd be honored, and hope it's allright to friend you back!
Still whirling around with happy Martin Shaw thoughts...