Les Miz Celebrates 25th Anniversary with New Sets and Staging

Despite technical difficulties (had a bit of trouble with the set right before the wedding scene.  The show was stopped for five minutes) at Thursday’s production, the 25th Anniversary production of Les Miserables was absolutely amazing.  The entire musical has been restaged, and even has some costume changes (take for example, Cosette’s costume, which is dark blue/black […]

Shopping in London, Part One

Like other large cities, there are plenty of places to shop in London.  There are places like Marks & Spencers and Harrods, and of course, TopShop, but what about other places? Next is one of the stores that many people from North America have never heard of.  Not quite Wal-Mart (much better, actually) and not […]

London’s National Gallery, Art and Social Commentary

London’s National Gallery features works from western European artists ranging from about 1250 until 1900.  The gallery, which is located near Trafalgar Square, has over 2,300 works, and admission to the pemanent exhibits, unlike other museums and galleries is free.  Of course, you will have to pay for any extras, including an audio guide.  Not […]