Monday, 22 December 2014

Mockingjay Part 1 - FILM REVIEW




I have never ever been so excited to see a film in my entire life. I was waiting for the release date two or three months before it was even released. I was following all of the pictures and clips from the film on Instagram. I was thrilled when the official trailer came out; I was watching it repeatedly, trying to determine what part of the book that specific clip was conveying to us about the story. I really enjoy watching films that were books because I love to see how the director interprets the authors words, and how my interpretations were different.

If you would like to see what the movie was about, check out one of my previous reviews on the Hunger Games trilogy.

ALERT! IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE  OR READ THE BOOK YET AND DO NOT WANT IT TO BE SPOILED,  STOP READING NOW! 

 Oh my goodness,  the amount by which I love this film is indescribable and I cannot believe that they made it into two parts! I was so upset when I found out that I would have to wait another whole year to see what happens next! I probably cannot pick out one specific moment in it that I preferred the most, but here are the some of the highlights;

  • When Katniss saw district twelve's remains and stood on the skeletons of the villagers-Horrifying.
  • When the citizens were going into the forest with the peacekeepers and they climbed the trees and shouted "If we burn you burn with us!", then bombed the peacekeepers-Powerful.
  • Katniss' "If we burn you burn with us" speech- Inspiring
  • Hanging Tree song-(more on that later)
  • Peeta strangling Katniss- Scariest moment-  I nearly died 


This song has been the only song that I have been singing for the past few weeks since I saw the movie. Jennifer Lawrence, truly captivates, when acting and singing, which is another talent of hers which we now all know about. The song's words are beautiful, and are sung emotively by the lovely Jennifer Lawrence. The song in itself is eerie and spooky and she gave the song the delicate touch that it needed.

Lots of people have said to me that the other two movies in the trilogy were much better because there was much more action. I completely disagree because yes, there wasn't a lot of action in Mockingjay Part 1, but it definitely was the one that moved me the most. Peeta going mad in his awful chamber was gut wrenching and heart breaking to see.

I would fully recommend going to see this if you have read the books because it is an amazing production and adaptation.

Malini
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Monday, 24 November 2014

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time - Play



The play is an adaptation of the book with the same title, about a 15 year old boy, called Christopher who has Asperger's Syndrome. In the middle of the night he finds his neighbour's dog has been killed with a garden fork. The story is set in Swindon, England in 1998 at the home of Christopher's father. Christopher, while investigating the 'murder' of the dog finds out some hidden family secrets that change his opinion on his family forever. Christopher is extremely intelligent and exceptionally good at Maths.

Staging was interesting because there were three walls filled with grids with LED's on each of the points. The stage in itself played a huge part to make the performance effective and powerful. In fact, the grid was  almost a character in in itself. The back wall could move backwards and forwards and the entire performance was influenced greatly by the dynamic of the stage. There was projection of different backgrounds on the back wall such as the passing images of the countryside when Christopher was on the train. Although the lighting was very impressive, it was psychedelic at times which gave me a small headache afterwards.

I really enjoyed the performance of the 'curious incident' since the plot was well thought out, and executed splendidly. I especially enjoyed it when there were flashbacks involving Christopher's mother because I thought that they were conveyed poignantly. I would definitely recommend  going to see this play because it is remarkable, memorable and worth watching.

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Malini

Friday, 8 August 2014

The Fault In Our Stars- John Green








I honestly have never cried so much over a book before. This book is safe to say, my favourite book of all time. I realise that I say that every time that I blog about a book, but this time, this humble book absolutely melted my heart. So, the story is about a teenage girl; Hazel Grace Lancaster, the narrator and 16 year old protagonist, who has a terminal form of thyroid cancer that has spread to her lungs. Her  hard working mother and some doctors determine that Hazel had been depressed after being diagnosed with cancer so they sent her every week to 'The Literal Heart Of Jesus' (a basement in the middle of a cross shaped church) , a support group full of teens facing cancer and battling the same war as one another. Hazels 'friend' Isaac who had Cancer in his eyes, brought a recovered friend with him to support group one day; Augustus Waters. Let's just say that Hazel and Augustus fell for each other the way you fall asleep, slowly and then all at once.

John Green has changed my life with this book and I know that this sounds really cheesy and i am cringing right now but it is 100% true. Here are a few of my favourite quotes from the book:

"The world is not a wish-granting factory"

"Some infinities are bigger than other infinities"

“It's a metaphor, see: You put the killing thing right between your teeth, but you don't give it the power to do its killing.”

“Oh, I wouldn't mind, Hazel Grace. It would be a privilege to have my heart broken by you.” 

“there is no shortage of fault to be found amid our stars”

“Maybe 'okay' will be our 'always”





I highly recommend reading this book and then, only then, can you go to the cinema and see the movie which has brought the book to life amazingly so credits to the director; Josh Boone, the amazing actors and actresses who made the worlds favourite book come to life magnificently. You will need a box of tissues to be prepared (unless you are my mum and don't cry at sad things) and a bowl of Ben&Jerry's ice cream. 

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Malini






Monday, 10 March 2014

The Hunger Games Trilogy- Suzanne Colins



Amazing. This is only one of the many fabulous words that I could use to describe these extraordinary books. They are undoubtedly the most gripping books that I have ever read. I was constantly reading them and after I finished the first one in under a week, I was itching to get going on the other two.  I don’t know why, but there is something that really engaged me when I was reading and I couldn’t let go, even if I tried. There is some part of my brain that has a thirst for unrealistic, yet believable stories.

The first time I heard about The Hunger Games, I was told it was a gruesome book written about barbarians. I was immediately intrigued. So, I asked my mother if I could read it. She told me that the film was deeply disturbing and that children were being killed and it was horrible so the book must be the same. Again, I was increasingly interested in the books. On my twelfth birthday I received “The Hunger Games” from my Auntie Henny and Uncle Robert, and I was overwhelmed because I couldn’t wait to read it (Thank You!).

The first of the series was about a girl, Katniss Everdeen, who is chosen to be part of the annual “Hunger Games”. The Hunger Games is simply, the hated Capitol that sends two people from each of the twelve districts to compete in a savage game where all the contestants must fight for their lives and kill one another to survive. They are put in an arena and left, closely monitored by the capitol’s cameras that watch and play the Hunger Games on every Television in all of the districts.  Her fellow contestant is Peeta Mellark, someone who, although they had never spoken, has a secret that changes their fate forever… 

When I was reading the last of the trilogy, Mockingjay I was in France, Skiing. I was at the beginning of the book when I went on holiday, and everyday, I would, on the slopes, be making up an ending for the book because I couldn’t bear to wait another hour before I would be able to read the end. I was so upset when I finally finished it. Sometimes I get so attached to books that I love so much, that it feels like there’s something missing from my life when I finally have to stop reading it. Luckily, I brought another book with me because, four days into the holiday, I finished it.

All I can say is, you have to read this once in your life because it is the most fascinating and enthralling series that I have ever read and I highly recommend reading them.

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Malini

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

A Wonderful Week Of Shakepeare

This past week has been absolutely amazing. I've seen two contrasting Shakespeare plays in the space of seven days. On Friday the 27th September I went to see Othello, the rap version and on Saturday the 5th October I saw the one the only Midsummer's Night Dream- with David Walliams in it! I am going to be reviewing them both, one after the other.

Othello

Othello Rapping. Rapping Othello? These two words do not sound right together do they? Well, if you think that they are not meant for each other, then think again because they fit together perfectly! When I went to see the performance at the Unicorn Theatre, I was a little bit un-sure about the combination. But I was proved completely wrong. The production was a contemporary interpretation of the famous story of Othello. Instead of being about what Shakespeare wanted it to be, it was about the                                                      dangerous world of...The Music Business.

There were four men playing all of the characters in the story including the women and they changed their personas by using colourful wigs, aprons and various props. The set was very simple, but the way they performed was not. I don't know how they kept talking for such long periods of time without breaking character or complaining about losing their voices!

I have to say, if you are ten years old or younger, I wouldn't recommend this because it can be quite rude in parts with lots of suggestion and innuendo!

A Midsummer's Night Dream

David Walliams. As many of you know, David Walliams is one of my favourite authors, actors and comedians of all time. Also, he wrote my favourite book, Mr Stink. Now, the reason I am talking about him is that yesterday, I saw him perform. LIVE!!!!

The play is about four people who all fall in love with the wrong people and they run away to the forest. Also, a group of workers from the local market of Athens, go to the forest to practise their play. Along the way, one of the stall owners, Nick Bottom (portrayed by David Walliams), gets turned into a donkey. Titania, the Queen of the fairies, falls in love with Bottom because her husband, Oberon, poisoned her into thinking this. I know, very confusing. Then, the people all get married, Hermia and Lysander, Helena and Demetrius. And they all live happily ever after!

The entire play was absolutely amazing. The lighting, the characters, the set, the characters. Oh, did I mention the characters? Anyway, the play really was fantastic, the fairies led by Titania were in pink tutus and sunglasses- a truly strange representation of fairies!

I honestly couldn't find a single fault with the entire performance. I also saw my friend Andrew at the same time at the theatre!! Also, two of my other friends were going to the night performance the same day! It is one small world!


Malini

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Monday, 2 September 2013

Noughts And Crosses, Malorie Blackman

This book is one of the most intriguing books that I have ever read. I received this book as a prize from my school, in recognition that I and three others in my class, were the all round best pupils over the year. The book is about an alternate world, where the black Crosses, rule over the white Noughts. 


Callum is a Nought, a lowly white citizen in a society, disciplined aggressively by the black Crosses.

Sephy is a Cross, the daughter of an extremely powerful, brutal and cold-blooded man in the country.

Sephy and Callum live in a violent, hostile world where Noughts and Crosses are simply not made to mix. Although, nothing can keep these two apart. They know it's wrong and that they shouldn't be friends but when their childhood friendship turns in to a passionate love for one other, they are strong willed in finding a way for to be together.

This book is impossible to describe in one word. It is just too brilliant and deep to limit how many words I can say about it. I love the way it is written in alternate paragraphs, one with Sephy speaking and one with Callum. It was a brilliant read and it was a real page turner. I couldn't put it down on my holiday to France.

The book has many ups and downs and sends the reader on an emotional roller-coaster. As soon as there are blue skies, a grey cloud comes and rains heavily on it. I must advise you that this book is very violent and I would not recommend this for anyone below the age of 10 years of age.

I love the way Malorie Blackman made this book because, as most of you know, life isn't like that. I think that racism is a terrible thing and anyone who thinks that they are better than anyone else, because of their skin-colour is completely mad because we all have the same insides don't we?

Once again, this book is my favourite book that I have read this year and I hope that you guys could read this too.

Malini
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Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Eleana Kumana

Hi everyone!
I just wanted to say that my best friend has a new blog called Eleana's Advice and Opinions and I really want all of you guys to look at it because it is brilliant! It is basically Advice and Opinions, about things like sexism, racism, learning to live with dyslexia and I think you guys will love it. I know I do!!!
I would like to give my thanks to Eleana because I am glad to see that my slogan has really payed off, someone has read, been Inspired and Written Their own blog!

Malini
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Saturday, 6 July 2013

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas-Film review


I'm sorry to have to review such a sad, true and realistic film.  As many of you know, World War Two was a tough, brutal and terrible time. The Nazis, (the Germans) were attacking Jews, gays and people with anything other than blue eyes and blond hair. They would pack them up into a truck and after a period of time, gas them. The useful ones that could be used to do things for rich people would go and work for wealthy families, who often treated them like the back of a muddy shoe. 

In the film Bruno, a young, innocent and harmless boy is moving to the countryside with his older sister, his mother and his Nazi General of a father. Bruno is used to the smell of the city so when the country air is inside of him, it is a change, but he doesn't like that. The air is really filled with smoke, coming from a nearby concentration camp. People are being burned to death. 

 He looks out of his window and sees lots of people behind a barbed wire, in striped pyjamas. He is a curious young boy, who is wondering who these mysterious people are, in a dull, dusty yard. He tries to explore but the first time, his mother catches him and tells him not to go anywhere outside their grounds. He tries again and this time, he succeeds. He runs through a leafy jungle to find the back of the barbed wire. A boy is sitting there, looking hopeless and alone, he has a bald head and is wearing the enigmatic striped pyjamas that Bruno is wondering about. 

To cut a long story short, the two boys become friends and near the end, the mother decides not to live with their father anymore because he lied to her about the fact that there was a camp nearby. Bruno is sad to leave his new friend but he won't be for long. His friends Papa is missing and he goes into the camp to look for his dad. His friend gives him some pyjamas to look like one of them. Bruno looks like him. He climbs under the fence...

What will happen to Bruno on the other side of the barbed wire?

This film was a huge contrast to Despicable Me 2, don't you think? I cried so much after watching it, I probably cried off a few pounds. It was the fact that what I was watching, was something that had happened in real life. 

You have to be prepared to be emotionally drained to watch this film.  

Malini

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Friday, 5 July 2013

Despicable Me 2 - Movie Review

Right, so, have you ever laughed so hard that your insides hurt and your eyes start watering dramatically?

Well, if that doesn't happen to you often then maybe you should ... Ya know, watch the most amazingly hilarious film in 2013!

I loved the first Despicable Me very much. Especially since after going to my dads house, my two little sisters have made me see it millions of times, therefore, I could probably tell you what happens in just about every scene in the first hour of watching it. It says a lot doesn't it...

Anyway, I am not here to tell you about my experiences with being tortured into watching movies tens of thousands of times. I am here to tell you about my trip to the cinema to see Despicable Me 2.

Ok, if there was one word to describe the film it would be ' hilariously-fantab-ulosous-ly-tremend-didly-endous. ' I learnt that one off of my friend Alice!

So, in the film, ex-villain 'Grew' is hired to catch another villain who stole a potion to make a harmless bunny into a man eating monster. Grew and his 'partner', Lucy go undercover (as cake makers, in a mall) to try and find out who has it. Grew has a hunch about one of the other shop owners and his hunch is correct. I shan't tell you who or what happens because I guess you'll have to watch it!

I went to the cinema with my Dad my Step-Mum and my two sisters, Olivia and Annabelle. They were so excited to go and see the movie, that they wanted to see number three, directly after the fifth or sixth showing of the brand new number 2. There is no doubt that I could, by the time number 3 comes out, know the entire film of one and two!

Please go and see it, I think that you will love it!

Malini

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xoxo 

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

True Blogger Spirit

Hi Everyone, I thought you might love this as much as I did when I first saw it.
Hopefully you do!
I love this image so much, it's amazing!!
Also, I just wanted to remind everyone that in three months, it will be my first full year with M Likes It! 

Malini

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Sunday, 23 June 2013

Swan Lake- Is It Really Just Girls In Tutus?


Performed At The Royal ALbert Hall By The English National Ballet


My thoughts on Swan Lake were very mixed. I had never been to the ballet before and I was expecting a three-hour nap to be scheduled. I watched the ballet in the royal Albert Hall, with my mother. The exterior is a very old, red building with faded gold swirls on the edges, a truly wonderful sight. The inside of the grand Hall was really huge. We were sitting right next door to the orchestra, who were dressed in black head to toe. It was performed in the round and our seats were great. We could see everything that was taking place.

While we were waiting for the performance to start, we could see all sort
s of lights flickering, cameras flashing and a constant low level chatter. The stage was set with two chairs and by the looks of them they were supposed to be thrones. Also the stage was lit with a blue light, suggesting that it was meant to be a lake.

When the ballet started, I have to admit that I nearly fell asleep. I was not that excited about going to the ballet so I was just expecting there to be silly men in tights, lifting up women in swan costumes. One thing that was really funny was the fact that one of the jugglers dropped his baton!!!

In the first third, my expectations were correct. I was so bored I had to keep one eye open to give a signal to my mum that I wasn’t bored out of my wits. The orchestra, however were fantastic though. Even though I don’t appreciate classical music Tchaikovsky is the one thing that kept me awake. Thanks Dude for composing that stimulating music. No, seriously, thanks!

In the second of the three sections, the beginning was very much the same as before. Then the story really built up and it started to get more enjoyable. One of my favorite parts of the performance was when the evil dancers vanished while there was an eruption of smoke, which filled the stage. The dancers were really getting into it and so was I. I was starting to appreciate that even if I could see the outline of a parade of men’s bottoms, the ballet was something magnificent and I couldn’t wait for the last third.

The last third was the best of the three. The reason being that it was just so exhilarating and fiery. At the end
Odile, the Queen Swan, was ‘karate kicking’ the evil dancer. Maybe she got lessons from Jackie Chan?

My conclusion to my title is that no, the ballet is not just girls in tutus. The ballet is an extraordinary thing that all people should experience once in their life. So yes, I do recommend this.     

Thursday, 20 June 2013

Stratford Upon Avon-My visit to Shakespeare world!

'Who here knows who William Shakespeare was?' The teacher asked.
'Meeee!!'I screamed.
'Good, now who knows where he was born?'
'I know! I know!'

Right, that's about enough of that. Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon and guess what? I went there last weekend to see a play and visit the village !! I saw As You Like It, one of shakespeare's comedy's about lots of people loving each other and it all getting very confusing. 

I really enjoyed the play, because it was, 
1: It was a Shakespeare  play,
2: It was really funny to watch. 

The only thing that I thought let them down was the fact that they kept over acting at not very dramatic scenes and because they kept shouting unnecessarily. Other than that I found the play really playful and joyful, not to mention the fact that it was really heavily based on a fairy tale come true and falalalalala land. 

Overall I found the town a very happy, exciting place full off tourists! I had a lovely weekend looking at Shakespearian times in great detail. I even went into a Tudor world to take a look at who was around in the Tudor time, other than William Shakespeare. For instance, Henry VIIII? How about the plague? The plague was a terrible disease that ended up in some cases having to have your body being buried with all of the other non-survivors!!! It's not like I want to scare you or anything! 

Also, something very Shakespeare related, guess who is going to be performing Macbeth in June??? And guess who is playing Lady Macbeth??? That's right, me!! I keep forgetting to tell all you guys this so. Now that I've found the time to do it, I told you. I got the part ages ago but I haven't been blogging for a while so the Internet has missed my wonderful reviews.


Malini
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Sunday, 10 March 2013

When Art meets Fashion at Somerset house, 2013

On Sunday the 3rd of March I went to see a Picasso and Valentino  exhibition both within the historic and elegant Somerset House. The Picasso exhibition was amazing because of the sheer variety of painting styles whilst the Fashion was incredible baecause of the very glitzy and glamorous dresses. The dresses were displayed using a simple catwalk with mannequins dressed in the fineries of Italian Valentino couture. 
Picasso was  a successful Spanish artist who went to Paris in hope of making a name for himself in the art capital of Europe. 

Picasso and Valentino had many things in common,  but the one thing that stood out for me was that they both loved to make art that put smiles on peoples faces. Both their art and their dresses are very beautiful and unique, which make them more desirable and timeless.

Somerset house is a beautiful structure but I think that putting a great big Nike dome in the middle of the courtyard ruins the beauty of the building. I loved both exhibitions and I would go to see them both of them again, but there can only be one winner for me...

And the Winner is....VALENTINO!!!!!

Valentino, was Italian and he has been creating beautiful couture dresses since July, 2007. This was the beginning of a new era in the fashion industry.

I wish that when I am older I will be able to afford one of the spectacular dresses.

See you next time!

Malini

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Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Sapphire Battersea; By Jacqueline Wilson




Sapphire Battersea by Jacqueline Wilson is another book that made me weep. It is the story of a girl, named Hetty Feather(but called Sapphire Battersea by her dear mama) who starts her life off in a foundling hospital and then works at the age of 14 leading a life of being a scullery maid. She faces traumatic experiences like being separated from her own mother by "Matron Pig-face Peters" at the foundling hospital. Hetty is sent from the hospital to work for writer, Mr. Buchanan. She wants to write to her mama so she copies up Mr. Buchanan's work then he gives her a share of stamps. She has to be known for her fiery red hair and temper which Mr. Buchanan cannot take. Although many people tease her, she has two special someone’s, Bertie-the butchers boy and Jem-her childhood sweetheart and they both remind her constantly that she is a lovely person. She is sent away from Mr. Buchanan because of her temper then left to take her first steps in life, alone. Hetty buys a train ticket to find her mother by the sea side and meets a family who lead the perfect life. The Greenwood family take her in to their lovely shack which they visit once a year. She sees her mama but all of that changes. Her mama means everything to her but she is violently ill and may not survive for long. If you want to know what happens to Hetty then go on and read it!!!

I rarely ever read Jacqueline Wilson books because I like a challenge. However this book is one of my favourite books that she has written. Although, there is one fault that I find ruined the entire book. The Ending. The ending of this book was the most disappointing thing that I have ever read. I'm not being mean to old Jacqueline but she seriously needs to work on the ending of Sapphire Battersea.

Malini

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Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Anne of Green Gables by L.M Montgomery


Anne of Green Gables by L.M Montgomery is a book that made me smile, made me cry and most of all made me roll my eyes. This book is about a ten year old girl who has red hair, freckles and is small and weak. Mathew and Marilla Cuthbert are expecting a strong boy to help out on the farm, but Anne Shirley, a petite red haired girl comes instead. Marilla is not too keen on the idea of Anne staying with them but Anne charms her way into the family with her bubbly personality and her carrot red hair. Ah-ha!! Don't be fooled by this lovely description of her. Anne is quickly in a lot of trouble caused by her fiery red hair which erupts her temper.
As much as I liked this book I also found it very tedious towards the end. I thought that because Anne keeps getting into trouble and Anne constantly mentions Gilbert Blythe who is an important  character in the book. The end of the book made me cry because in every book there must be some kind of hurt, tragedy, or upset to make it seem realistic. I liked parts of the book because the language is so rich and real. In your average Jacqueline Wilson book you don't hear language like "a bridal flush "(to describe an orchard )do you now???????
How will she get on at Green Gables ????
I guess you'll just have to read it!!!
Malini
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Saturday, 27 October 2012

The Secret Garden-Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett is one of my favourite books because of the beautiful descriptions of the various landscapes that Mary, the main character experiences. Yorkshire is a terrific example because of the description of the brilliant green moors and the vivid wildlife which feeds the readers imagination.

The Secret Garden is about a white Indian girl called Mary who is evacuated to Yorkshire to prevent her catching the deadly disease which killed her parents and all of her loved ones. She has a grumpy soul which prevents her from making friends in the beginning. Mary soon finds out that instead of being her melancholic self she could explore the unknown world surrounding her. The maid encourages her to step outside into the magical gardens where her story really begins...

This story brought fantasy and magic into my mind. A specific moment I enjoyed was when the curious robin, Marys only friend at the time, showed her where to find the key to the secret garden of majestic flowers and vines...

The book was first published in 1911 and it is still as important and as heartwarming as ever, I would encourage people of all ages and sizes to read this book !

Read, be inspired and write!
Malini

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Macbeth-The Royal Shakespeare Company

I love Shakespeare, so every play I have seen by him I instantly fall in love with. I have seen a several plays by Shakespeare and this one I have to admit, was not my favourite. The company comes once every school year to my school. I thought that the actors portrayal of the characters was fantastic. Nevertheless, they could have made more use of the props that they had brought. The theatre company invited us and the audience to take part. I thought that making the audience play a part was risky because there were a lot of children to manage with only 5 actors. However, they pulled it off well by taking a group at a time to speak.
Lady Macbeth has a terrible plot to murder the king of Scotland so that Macbeth can be king. Once Macbeth agrees and kills the king he leaves a filthy trail of blood and guilt on the innocent guards hands. He succeeds in becoming King, kills his BFF Banquo, with a few extra kicks (which I won't tell you about now). He is feeling like a guilty murderer who is accusing a poor beggar man.
Macbeth has hallucinations of Banquo sitting at his throne with pernicious eyes...(dun dun dun!!!)

Lady Macbeth starts sleepwalking and is caught by a servant washing her hands and saying that Banquo cannot reappear from his grave.The servant informs Macduff of this who has an army to help fight Macbeth off.
I don't want to spoil a frightful ending but please remember, that if you ever see it, bring your snuggleuppet!!>>>:)

Read, be inspired and write!
Malini

Sunday, 21 October 2012

Much Ado About Nothing, Noel Coward Theatre

William Shakespeare wrote a great number of plays including Much ado about nothing.My mother and I went to see the bollywood version with Meera Sayal playing Beatrice at the Noel Coward theatre in London.It was AMAZING !!!!!!!
The actors had indian accents which brought the whole thing to life. I loved it during the interval when the actors talked to you about what they were doing.They set up the wedding scene with a high tech configurable set,with drapes of orange and red materials making a traditional indian wedding .There is a line when Hero is called a "rotten orange" which must have been a serious insult to her but this is just funny for us !!!!!
There is nothing more to say than go on and see it !!!

Read, be inspired and write! Malini