A WEEKEND IN LONDON

This weekend I:

ANOTHER SATURDAY, ANOTHER AFTERNOON TEA //THE RITZ, LONDON

The girls got me an voucher for a champagne afternoon tea last Christmas and I thought it was about time I put it to good use.  So while the girls were away I booked in and off we went.

I love afternoon tea.  I think it is something about the tradition and how it harks back to a more decadent age where there was time to sit down regularly and eat little sandwiches, scones loaded with fresh cream and jam, and dainty little cakes.  

A WEEKEND IN LONDON

My intention was to go down to London see my friends and do a really good job of documenting it.  

Well, two out of three isn't bad.

I went down to London had an amazing time and was enjoying myself so much that I forgot to take photos.

I know worst blogger ever.

However I have noted down some places to check out if you are down in London yourself, so it wasn't a total loss.

A WEEKEND IN LONDON

The girls and I went to stay with some friends last week.  And don't you love having friends where it is just easy.  Not hard work you, just click back and it feels like no time has passed?  Well I had that and it was amazing!

FUNNY GIRL THE MUSICAL

Just over a week ago, I spent the day in London and was lucky enough to have tickets to see Funny Girl the Musical.

I didn't get any good photos (no cameras allowed during the performance), but what I did get was an evening full of laughs, amazing singing, and emotional depth.

Funny Girl is the story of Fanny Brice who is everything a girl on Broadway is not supposed to be but Broadway is her dream and she goes after it using her humour to her advantage.  There is love and romance along the way too.

Originally Sheridan Smith was supposed to be playing the part of Fanny Brice but unfortunately couldn't be there so Natasha Barnes played the part instead.  And I have to say she was absolutely incredible and deserved the standing ovation she received.

Darius Campbell was also really impressive as Nick Arnstein and it took me a while to realise it was him.  He has come a long way from his Pop Idol days.

Normally in shows I feel as though the singing or the acting is slightly stronger but in this show both were beautifully matched and of the highest calibre.

It is really one to see, so if you can get your hands on some tickets go and see it, and invite me along because I would love to see it again.