Location: Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Everyone loves a bargain and what a better way to see a West End musical than for half price?
We bypassed the men, paid to hold the large advertising signs directing pedestrians to the pseudo-cheap-ticket stands, and headed straight for the Leicester Square Half-Price Ticket Booth. Thankfully, in the land of the long draining queue, we were content knowing the line we joined to buy evening session tickets was shorter than that of the matinees, as we prepared for the wait. Reaching the window, confusion suddenly set in as we were faced with the decision as to what show we were to watch for the evening. Cabaret? Rent? Avenue Q was only 25 percent off! Comedy or drama? For the true British experience and some smooth sales talk by the agent, we settled on Monty Python’s Spamalot.
In the majestically decored theatre we settled in our cosy seats, next to neighbouring audience members who would overheat with us as the night progressed.
To be honest, I had never seen a Monty Python episode in my life. As the giggles started as soon as the lights dimmed I was left a little dismayed as it was obvious I had missed something before the first act had begun. Though I had to wait for the action before I could laugh with the crowd at the silliness on stage throughout the evening, it was surprisingly enjoyable knowing that the series had such a dedicated following.
The costumes, lighting, visual aides were all bright and glittering. And the storyline was complete craziness. But it was the audience that made the night so fun, as the sung along in their best singing voices, “...always look on the bright side of life!” and finished off whistling the tune....
Item 11: Monty Python's Spamalot? Check!
Everyone loves a bargain and what a better way to see a West End musical than for half price?
We bypassed the men, paid to hold the large advertising signs directing pedestrians to the pseudo-cheap-ticket stands, and headed straight for the Leicester Square Half-Price Ticket Booth. Thankfully, in the land of the long draining queue, we were content knowing the line we joined to buy evening session tickets was shorter than that of the matinees, as we prepared for the wait. Reaching the window, confusion suddenly set in as we were faced with the decision as to what show we were to watch for the evening. Cabaret? Rent? Avenue Q was only 25 percent off! Comedy or drama? For the true British experience and some smooth sales talk by the agent, we settled on Monty Python’s Spamalot.
In the majestically decored theatre we settled in our cosy seats, next to neighbouring audience members who would overheat with us as the night progressed.
To be honest, I had never seen a Monty Python episode in my life. As the giggles started as soon as the lights dimmed I was left a little dismayed as it was obvious I had missed something before the first act had begun. Though I had to wait for the action before I could laugh with the crowd at the silliness on stage throughout the evening, it was surprisingly enjoyable knowing that the series had such a dedicated following.
The costumes, lighting, visual aides were all bright and glittering. And the storyline was complete craziness. But it was the audience that made the night so fun, as the sung along in their best singing voices, “...always look on the bright side of life!” and finished off whistling the tune....
Item 11: Monty Python's Spamalot? Check!
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