Songs For a New World
I start this piece the day after I was lucky enough to go to the London Palladium and see Songs for a New World. The Incredible production was put together by Lambert Jackson productions and featured David Hunter, Rachel John, Rachel Tucker and Cedric Neal. Also in the cast was Shem Omari Jones and the ensemble, which was made up of 3rd year Mountview students. It was my first trip back to London since March. I knew things would be different. Before, I used to whizz about London not caring if I was stood very close next to someone on the tube. I got on the tube at Paddington station and the who carriage was empty. Silent. There was such an eerie feel. I got off in Leicester square, expecting it to be very busy, but instead I was met with silence. If you're feeling a bit apprehensive about going to London, don't (easier said than done, I know!) The only part of London that felt slightly unsafe was Oxford Street. It felt very busy. But, it's all about risk management. Mask.