WICKED!!

July 25, 2007
London, England

Today in class we had to write another DBQ--it was not cool. After class I met the rest of the scholars at the Apollo Victoria to try to score some student tickets to the night showing of Wicked. We had failed at this attempt on Monday, and were determined to get our student seats this time. While we were buying our tickets, this man walked up with a sixty-five pound ticket (one hundred and thirty dollar seat!!), and asked if anyone wanted it. I laughed, and muttered under my breath "for free?"
He heard me, and said "yes."
I jumped at the chance and snatched the ticket, thanking him repeatedly. I was thinking, "wow...I am going to get to see Wicked twice in one day, all for only twenty-five pounds!! Rebecca was also thinking about grabbing the ticket, and Julia seemed interested as well. Rebecca told me to take it. I told Julia that she could have it if she really wanted it, assuming that we were still all going to see the show that night as well.
So a little bit disappointed, I made my way to Tesco to do some serious grocery shopping (Since my room has become the 3rd floor hang out everyone has been eating my food), and then went back to the dorm to cook dinner. When I got back I realized that Lindsey was already making dinner, and she made some vegetable soup in a broth that was quite tasty, although not quite as good as Mom's homemade soup!! I contributed to the meal by making garlic bread. By the time we were done eating, we were just about late for Wicked. So we all changed in about two minutes and headed off to the Apollo Victoria theatre for one amazing show. Whoever played Alfaba had one of the best voices I have ever heard. The show was great, with the best sets/costumes/special effects I have ever seen, probably barely edging out The Lion King. I was so glad I got to see the show, and would recommend it to anyone...but if you come to London I would recommend Billy Elliot over Wicked. They are both also really family friendly shows.

Alright, I am so tired I feel delirious so I am going to get going, but tomorrow I really should be updating a lot!!