Program Blog Winter 2014
Follow the 2014 English Literature and Theater in London program as they review theater productions, produce art, and experience London.
Smash Psychoses: The Psychological Themes of Every Show We’ve Seen Thus Far, Vastly Oversimplified
January 19, 2014 at 7:07 amPsychological analyses of the theatre productions we have seen so far.
London: Week Two
January 19, 2014 at 7:03 amWelcome to the London Blog, week two! Here you'll find a little bit more about our trip so far, as well as brief summaries of the shows we have seen.
Three Reviews of Vegan Food
January 12, 2014 at 12:06 pmSeveral of us are vegetarians, and there's also a vegan or two among our number. One of our vegans weighs in on London's culinary offerings.
Richard II: Emotional and Critical Reactions
January 12, 2014 at 12:04 pmRichard II, for those unfamiliar with it, is one of Shakespeare's history plays - the story of the overthrow of King Richard II in a rebellion led by Henry Bolingbroke (the future Henry IV). Reactions varied, and everyone had something to contribute.
Drawing the Line: Decolonization in Miniature
January 12, 2014 at 10:23 amDrawing the Line: Howard Davies's tightly scripted, chillingly personal take on the Partition of India. 4.5/5.
Utter Rejection: The Best Day of My Young Life
January 12, 2014 at 8:44 amOn January 8th our class went to the RSC's production of Shakespeare's Richard II. Though we all adored the educational experience to see Shakespeare performed live and analyzed the imagery and staging in depth afterwards, it would be dishonest not to admit that many of us were looking forward to this night due to David Tennant, who played the title role.
London: A Visual History
January 12, 2014 at 8:06 amWelcome to the official London 2014 blog!