London Theatre
Monday night, I had the opportunity to see the production Mary Stuart at the Almeida Theatre in London. It was brilliantly done. The show began with a coin toss that decided which role the two leading women would play for the evening, either Elizabeth I or Mary Stuart. The amount of effort, work, and talent necessary to learn two roles and play either at the toss of a coin baffled me. I was so immensely inspired by this aspect of the show. I saw Juliet Stevenson as Mary Stuart, and Lia Williams as Elizabeth I. Both women offered strong performances, and I learned a lot from watching them. The rest of the cast was solid as well; I learned something from each and every actor in the production. Aside from the outstanding production, I was fascinated by the theatre itself. I really fancied it. The location hides on a side street in Islington, and the entrance offers a modern taste. Bright white walls contrast the old, brick walls of the theatre itself. It was fresh and welcoming. It was a place I wanted to be a part of, a place I dream of performing in someday. How lucky am I to live in a place that gives me the chance to see great theatre every single night if I wish?
More Info / https://almeida.co.uk/whats-on/mary-stuart/2-dec-2016-21-jan-2017
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