Today I went to see some Shakespeare at the Bridewell Theatre. They put on what is called Lunchbox Theatre - the opportunity to enjoy lunch with a "bite of culture". I was quite intrigued when I first saw the flyer for it - how good could a play be in just 45 minutes?
At the moment they are showing 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare. Tickets only cost £6 so I thought, why not? And you know what, I am very glad that I went! It was a small venue and I was surprised by how many people turned up. It's been showing since the 6th July and goes on til the end of the month.
It was a good production actually, bearing in mind that they had to squeeze in a heck of alot of stuff in less than a lunch hour. I laughed alot, felt a little poignant at the famous lines like the one in the title of this post, and was impressed by the level of skill shown by the actors. The only downside I can think of is that some of the action took place when the actors were lying down on the floor and it was a little difficult to then see their faces and movements without craning your neck and trying to look in between the people sat in front of you. I guess if you got there early and had a seat in the first few rows this would not be a problem.
Anyway, I really enjoyed it. I love Shakespeare though, so it was a really fun thing to do in my lunch break. Something different to just going out and buying a sandwich. And it meant I had a real break, real time away from my desk. So often I go get lunch and then eat it at my desk without stopping what I'm working on.
I'll definitely go again - they're doing The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer in October so I'll make sure I go one lunchtime.
In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' they use a magical potion which causes the victim to fall in love with the first living thing that they see when they wake up. If only this was not the stuff of fairytales and plays... if such a thing existed I'd love to use it on Mr Special... or maybe Brad Pitt, hahahah!
I miss being with someone. Tonight on my walk home I saw a couple, he was a white guy, maybe early forties, she seemed young and had long black hair but was wearing sunglasses so I couldn't see her eyes, and they were just holding each other tightly and snogging like no tomorrow. He had her pressed up against the wall of some building, his hands in her hair, she was on tip toes to meet his kiss... it looked so passionate and romantic. Perhaps they hadn't seen each other for some time, maybe they're a new couple... who knows?
It just struck me as sweet that they clearly only had eyes for each other at that moment, and didn't care what was going on around them or what anyone else thought. I didn't think 'oh you guys, get a room!' but rather was thinking how much I'd like it if someone was that madly in love with me that they just had to kiss me right there in the street.
I miss kisses and cuddles. I miss the affection that you and your partner show each other. I miss falling asleep next to the person I care most about in the world and waking up the next day beside them. That would make my day.
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