I took the subway to Leicester Square to go to the Half-Price ticket booth. The booth sells tickets to all productions in London, and not all are discounted. Much to my delight I bought a ticket for Hamilton in the stalls (what Americans call the orchestra seats).
I had entered the lottery for a £10 ticket for Hamilton but did not win a ticket. I paid a bit more than £10 but it was WORTH IT!
After getting the ticket, I sat down for a bit in the park in Leicester Square. I sat next to my bestie, Paddington Bear
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| Everyone wants to sit next to Paddington!!!! |
It is a short walk from Leicester Square to Charing Cross Road and the National Portrait Gallery, which reopened on June 22nd, after a three-year design of the St. Martin's Place building. All I have to say is WOW! It is free to visit, although special exhibits require tickets.
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| I am so glad I got to see this portrait |
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| Sir Philip Sidney |
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| The Bronte sisters |
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| A bust of Edward VII. Did not see a portrait of the king or Queen Alexandra |
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| I wanted to see Paul McCartney's photos at the NPG, a ticketed event, but not enough time. |
After visiting the NPG, I had tea in their new cafe. The two scones were HUGE. Seriously the scones were HUGE! Delicious, too.
Headed back to the tube to Victoria Station and a short walk to Victoria Palace Theatre. Next door to the theatre is the Duke of York pub. I had not eaten at this pub in some years. Convenient, but crowded. Difficult to get a table for one. A nice Australian family invited me to sit at their table. I ordered a salad and water. As I said, the scones were HUGE!!!!! I was not very hungry.
The London production of Hamilton is excellent.
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| Little Ben near Victoria Station |
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| The Duke of York pub was named for George III's second son, Prince Frederick, Duke of York, the "Grand Old Duke of York" |
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| The marriage of the Duke of York and Princess Frederica of Prussia |
One more day full day - this would be the visit to Buckingham Palace.
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I enjoyed the pictures very much! Thank you.
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