OK so the subject line is for my geek friends. The point is we went to the Old Globe today to see a play. This was fantastic! We had tickets in the “yard” which next to the stage and spent our time leaning on the stage (arms folded, head resting on stage).
It was an exhilarating experience being so up close to the action. True meant we were the equivalent of peasants in the day (not a far stretch for me) and we were able to walk freely around the stage. We took a position we weren’t well positioned for some of the play but for 5 pound a piece, whose complaining?! The kids were treated special. An usher came by and invited the boys to stand in a special place designated for kids. She was so very nice… the boys didn’t go at first but after about 30 minutes, they were all over there. It was closeby but sometimes when I looked, I couldn’t see them (obviously sitting). Then when it got exciting, POP like toast popping up went the boys. There was a scene where Gloucester got his eyes gouged out, Bryce and Connor were looking but Kyle had popped right back down. This was the end of the third act (1 hour 45 minutes into the play). Then we had intermission, but the boys thought it was the end — I didn’t have the heart to tell them there was still an hour more. So out we went and had ice cream with flake…5 people for 12 pound is total highway robbery….but we are paying for the experience. This was my first ice cream experience and I would have to say it was quite good! I have already risen a full clothing size here, so I don’t need more….
