London, England Ever since the internet became aware of my pending trip to London, I have been bombarded with suggestions and “Best” lists of things to visit.
One of the many things that did manage to intrique me was a promotion for a film of the National Theatre 2013 production of “The Audience,” starring Helen Mirren, and written by Peter Morgan.
It offered things I love – a dramatisation of Queen Elizabeth, Helen Mirren, a three-hour rest in a cozy movie theatre seat, and maybe popcorn.
I had rushed to get a ticket for this limited engagement, but overestimated the crowds who would be pounding at the door. There was one other attendee, but she was rows away.
“The Audience” refers to the weekly private meetings Queen Elizabeth held with each of 12 prime ministers for the 60 years of the play. The production was charming and clever, and — while I might have missed some of the political references and nuances — I knew much of the context from “The Crown,” also written by Peter Morgan.
Not a busy day, but a very enjoyable one.
Ha, very nice, great to see the film in London!