Our Town

This evening I went to see the RADA current finalists in Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Fran designed the set which was simple and beautiful, with hanging elements for different weather and time of day. The actors are the next generation which will be coming to our screens and theatres in the coming years. I thought it was so well performed (as very much a theatre layperson) and the play set in middle America at the beginning of the last century, had a story of the life, love and death of the people living in a little quiet town. Thumbs up!

Image from here

Bestival!

The past weekend I was at Bestival on the Isle of Wight. Twas the first time I'd been to IOW which was beautiful - I have a slight fascination with small islands! There was so much to do, alongside the music and bands, there were craft stalls, so many places to eat and dance too.
My particular favourites to check out are:
Ellie Goulding - she was amazing!
Mumford & Sons
Hurts
The River People

Saturday was dressing up day - I went as a unicorn - but there were soooo many incredible outfits... robots, bananas, Maaario and Luiiigi, allsorts! I guess this means the end of the summer... roll on Autumn!