According to wikipedia "Emigration is the act of leaving one's country or region to settle in another. (..) There are many reasons why people might choose to emigrate. Some are for reasons of religious, political or economic freedom or escape. Others have personal reasons such as marriage. Some people living in rich nations with cold climates choose to move to warmer climates when they retire."
Well, neither of these reasons apply to me, but nevertheless I decided to move from Germany to England where it always rains and the men are not really classified as the most attractive ones in the whole wide world. When you have lived in a foreign country before, you might know how different, awkward, funny and difficult your daily life can become.
Here are some highlights of my life in London Town.

July 19, 2012

Theatre Delicatessen

Even more than New York, London is the theatre capital of the world. London's legendary West End Theatre scene is the finest in the world and with Shakespeare's Globe and the National Theatre at South Bank, these are the first addresses when it comes to theatre. 
But there are many more delicatessen. For example, in the "summer" months you should pay a visit to the Scoop at More London, close to Tower Bridge. It is an outdoor sunken amphitheatre with seating for 800 people. It hosts a variety of free events - from free theatre over free music to free films. I watched "The Trojan Horse" there last weekend and it was great. It's part of the magnificent Oresteia trilogy. If you want you can stay and also watch "Agamemnon" and "Orestes" - all in one night and for free. 

For more information, visit: http://www.morelondon.com/
As I mentioned, though, The Scoop at More London only exists throughout the "summer" months, and I discovered another pop-up arts venue this week: Marylebone Gardens. 
It's the old BBC London headquarters at Marylebone High Street which has become a hangout spot and workplace for artists until the building is redeveloped. Drop in during the day or evening and you'll find an indoor pleasure garden oasis with a bar and astroturf, plus a big screen which will sport highlights during the Olympics:

There are also lots of performances which you shouldn't miss. I enjoyed, for instance, songs about corporate social responsibility and nude beaches in NY, as well as poems about online dating.
So, check out their website : http://www.marylebone-gardens.co.uk/week3.php
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