Razzle Dazzle

I was lucky enough to go to both a play and a musical in the past two days. I'm starting to realize how great it is that I can get on the tube and head down to the West End (the theatre district) and head down and see a play or a musical whenever I want for a cheap discounted price. On Tuesday night I went to a play with my theatre class called Three Days of Rain. James McAvoy was in it. I had no idea who he was, but all the girls were going crazy about him. A few even waited around after the play to meet him. I thought he stunk. And although I didn't really like the play that much it was interesting. It was set in New York City, about 3 young adults trying to divide up their inheritance from there parents. It had a flashback to the parents of the kids when they were their age, living in the same apartment, it was definitely unique. Although I felt a bit disappointed overall, it was was worth going to see.

Last night I went and saw Chicago. Most people have heard of it, or at least seen the movie adaptation. I had of course heard of Chicago but had no idea what it was about. When I walked in and saw the first couple minutes I knew I was going to love it, haha. First I'll say that I went to this play with 5 other girls on the program. I was the only guy there so I felt pretty good about myself to start with. Then the musical started and it didn't take too long for me to realize that basically the entire musical is 6 women dancing and singing on stage in lingerie. The show is actually about women who murder their husbands or other men and how the news sensationalizes them and makes them stars. Their lawyer is also a big part of the show where he works to get them off the hook for their crime. Lingerie aside it was an amazing production and I really enjoyed it.

I have a busy weekend ahead now though. Tomorrow morning I'm going on a tour of parliment. Saturday I am taking a day trip sponsored by the program to Brighton. It is on the sea so I'm really excited to get to see the sea for the first time and tour the city there. Sunday I am going to my first Football game. Fulham vs. West Brom. Fulham is going to crush West Brom but it will still be fun. Fulham has an american on the team Clint Dempsey, so I'll be able to cheer for him. I live in Chelsea so I've become a diehard Chelsea fan (most of the presents I bring back for you guys are going to be Chelsea stuff). I've always watched soccer and got into before I left for Europe but I'm really learning a lot about the league and other teams now. Soccer is now number 2 on my favorite sports list. The Crew, and The Sox will always be my favorites, but next to baseball, soccer is right there.