City: London
Theatre
Matilda The Musical
This excellent stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's story was supported by a wonderful cast of actors. The dynamic set-pieces accentuated their performances and grounded them in the world of this story. It was done so well that on more than one occasion I forgot I was watching a stage performance. The children's cast was the highlight of the show, not just holding their own with seasoned adult actors, but frequently running circles around them with what looked like relative ease. Matilda, especially, was a delight. She stole the show.
at Cambridge Theatre,
Theatre
Girl from the North Country
This Conor McPherson’s play which masterfully intertwines a number of Dylan classics with an original story set in Minnesota in the 1930s was a highlight of our London trip. It was a limited revival at the iconic Old Vic which we were fortunate enough to witness. Katie Brayben's rendition of "Forever Young" towards the end of the play had me in tears.
at The Old Vic,
Theatre
Sing Street
This stage adaptation of John Carney’s film "Sing Street" featured a new UK & Ireland cast. I love the film to bits, and although there were some minor differences made to the story in this version, I enjoyed it immensely.
at The Lyric Hammersmith,
Music
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts
Support acts: Naima Bock, Amble, Van Morrison, Yusuf/Cat Stevens
Neil Yound played the BST Hyde Park festival with his new backing band, The Chrome Hearts, on their "Love Earth" tour. Neil didn't disappoint; his guitar tone was as raw and dirty as ever, and they played all the way through to the curfew at 10.30pm. They had to cut the sound off as he was finishing "Rocking in the Free World".
at Hyde Park,
