Traditions

William Shakespeare is without a doubt other of the English icons, so it is almost an obligation to enjoy his work. Some people are intellectual and smart enough to follow his books, and then some of us are only capable of trying to understand his plays – especially if they’ve been adapted  I haven’t yet had the chance to enjoy any of the plays at the Globe Theatre but I hope I come around to do it one of these summers.

In this case, we went to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a production of the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Noel Corward theatre, where the cast included a long list of famous actors and actresses that kept us laughing for almost the full length of the play. We did have a great time even if discussing over the interval we all agreed that we hadn’t understood mostly anything of the first 10 minutes of the play. In fairness, I have to say that for all of my party English is the second language and that only scattered laughs were heard along the theatre when the play started (so we were not the only ones not totally understanding).

To complete a great evening, we went to J Sheekey for dinner. Thanks to the central location of the theatre, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, but this one is literally around the corner. To enjoy good fish and in classic ambience – so in the lines of the plan we had gathered that night – is one of the best places that I found in London. However, they’re that traditional that taking photos is not allowed – so there is no post for the restaurant just this paragraph. There is an oyster bar and then there is the restaurant, and the quality of the food is just amazing, no need for decorations, plain simple and amazing fish.

DETAILS

A Midsummer Night Dream - www.amidsummernightsdream.co.uk/‎ - Noel Coward Theatre – 85-88 Saint Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4AU

J Sheeky - www.j-sheekey.co.uk/‎ - 28-35 St Martins Ct, London WC2N 4AL