Woodbrooke
On Monday we left London and came to Birmingham. We are currently staying at Woodbrooke, which is a Quaker-run facility devoted to the academic pursuits of its residents. It's a beautiful facility surrounded by gorgeous grounds and gardens. Since we're a ways away from the city center, most of us haven't ventured off the grounds, and have taken the opportunity to get caught up on schoolwork. Yesterday was an exception, however, and after class in the morning, we drove to Stratford, Shakespeare's birthplace. After touring the house where Shakespeare was born, we saw a performance of "As You Like It" by the Royal Shakespeare Company. It was fantastic, with first-rate acting and lots of unique and avant-garde production choices. I really enjoyed it.
Tomorrow we're heading back to London for another ten days before moving on to Northern Ireland.
Woodbrooke
That house looks amazing! lucky lucky lucky
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to beat the RSC! Were there any big-name actors in "As You Like It"?
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ReplyDeleteHad any run-ins with the fire alarm yet? We had to stand out in the ice and snow almost daily.
Also, not to sound stockerish, but what room are you staying in? How's the internet been with 50 people all trying to be on at the same time?