Is it really the circle of life?

The first show I saw here was Disney's The Lion King. It was the first time I have seen it and I was really blown away by the spectacle of the production. The costumes, set, and lighting were amazing! The first scene when all the animals gather to honor Simba was breathtaking. But other than that it was kind of a let down. The majority of the acting was really campy and cheesy. The singing wasn't the best either. One of my favorite songs in the world is the song that the grown up Simba sings about his father called Endless Night. That song is deep and emotional and if sung right can really stir great emotion. Unfortunately the actor playing Simba screamed the song rather than sang it. It was a hard blow to us as audience members. On the other hand the actresses playing Nala and Rafike were brilliant. Their voices were amazing and their acting was strong. Overall I give this production a 7 out of 10.

Updates on London Shows

The following post will be short blurbs on the different shows I have seen here in London. It has been an interesting journey through the theatre world of London. Lot of ups and downs. I hope you enjoy these reviews.

Loving Life in London!

So I am currently in London participating in a study aboard program for theatre and it has been amazing so far. I've been here a week and since I arrived I've seen three plays, two musicals, and one ballet. My goal is to try and see a show every night because I'm here in order to gain the most theatre experience from this town as possible. From here on out I will give a full report of shows I've seen and the places I've been. I hope you enjoying reading what I write almost as much as I had in experiencing it.