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Wednesday, May 09, 2018
It was another late morning, but we finally got going and took the Tube to Charing ("chair-ing") Cross station. We had lunch at a trendy salad type place called "Tossed." It had a great way of ordering that many places are using: there are about 10 tablets that people can order their food on. This way, the line doesn't get too long while people make up their mind. There's still a line though; however, it's much shorter than it would be without the kiosks.
There was some time before the matinee show, so we walked a bit, passing the "Harry Potter" theatre, which had a really cool marquee. Then Ruth wanted to see the store where "official" HP souvenirs could be purchased, so we went there. Time was ticking so we did have to leave fairly fast. We got to the theatre just before show time.
Our seats were not upgraded this time, so the view was not too great. But we could see enough. This show was "Chess," and while I knew a few songs from it, I knew nothing else about the show.
It was entertaining. Some songs were hit and miss, but the story was very interesting and I enjoyed witnessing it all for the first time. There's also a rousing Russian drinking number that reminded me much of Fiddler and "To Life."
For lunch, it was another round of Wagamama. I do love their prices and food selection. I had a much tastier meal this time (yaki soba). Then there was some spare time so I walked around the neighborhood, exploring each alley and small walkway, and took photos. I met back up with Ruth just before the show. She was enjoying some gelato from a quaint little shop.
Again, the box office kindly upgraded our tickets. We went from upper balcony to the stalls. Very good seats in fact. Probably about $50 in added value.
Even though I'd seen "Woman in Black" about five times prior, it was wonderful to see it again, over 15 years later. The lights and sounds do complement the skillfully crafted script to make it a real intense and mystifying ghost story of a play. Someday, I do hope to perform in it.
Once completed, we walked to Westminster Abbey and got photos of the church at night. That would be our final mission. Then it was back to the Tube and back to the flat. It was time to pack up.