The British Museum & "Everybody's Talking About Jamie"

After a long few days of traveling, getting to sleep in an actual bed was very refreshing. As much as I personally tried to sleep on the plane, it was a bit hard, given I was in a middle seat and didn't want to lean against either person I was sitting next to (especially since I didn't know one of them!).

Our walk to the British Museum took us past much old architecture, including the Montague Hotel. Given that we were in Shakespeare's country, I commented on the fact that there should have been a Capulet Hotel built across the street in homage to Romeo and Juliet.

Once inside the British Museum, it became an endless maze. Each room felt as though it led to three more, and around every turn, there was another. What I found most interesting was quite possibly the number of statues without noses or heads. I would like to know if this was all just a matter of those pieces not aging well and them getting broken, or if it was the artist's decision to leave them off.

While there were many interesting exhibits at the museum, some of my favorites included the following:
- The Rosetta Stone
- The Nereid Monument
- The Rolling Clock
- The Easter Island Head

After leaving the British Museum, Emma, Zoe, and I made our way over to Tottenham Court Road. Having no real plan for the afternoon, we ultimately decided just to wander around. It was fun to see what shops they had which weren't available in America, and those which were the same. We made a stop at Boost Juice for smoothies, and then carried on our way.

While I didn't ultimately end up buying anything, I was able to get my makeup done and support charity at the same time. In the store Fabled, which is connected to Marie Claire magazine, they had a deal where if you donated 10 pounds, you would receive a complimentary makeover. All proceeds went to who help women with the visible side effects of cancer, and Refuge, who support women and children affected by domestic violence.

Eventually, the three of us made our way to the Apollo Theatre. We made a quick stop for dinner, and then it was show time. Our seats were in the stalls, which is what they call the orchestra in London.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie was certainly an interesting show. I personally enjoyed it, as I thought it was very fun and colorful. However, there were definitely flaws. Some of the actors' microphones would go out occasionally, especially when they would turn upstage. In addition, the screen that was used for projections was partially obstructed, based on the angle we were looking at it from.

On the other hand, there were definitely pieces which were very cool. One such time was whenever the students moved the desks. It was all synchronized so there was only one noise as they pulled out the desk chairs and pushed them back in. I also enjoyed how pieces of the ceiling came down to create the stands during the scene in "Victor's Secret", the drag shop.

Overall, if I were to say which shows Everybody's Talking About Jamie reminded me of, I would go with a combination of Kinky Boots , Dear Evan Hansen, and Rent. Jamie reminded me of the character Angel from Rent, especially during the scene at the bus station. It brought back memories of Angel's motif during the song "Contact", during which she sings lyrics previously heard in the show while being unaware of what is going on around her.

The first full day in London was amazing, and I can't wait to see more of it.