A Good Musical Afterwork
Hubby and me had the chance to see Mary Poppins musical at the Goteborgs Opera yesterday evening, thanks to some good people he happened to get acquainted by chance who generously gave us the tickets for the musical. Honestly, it was my first time to see a musical as I always thought it’s expensive and a kind of upper class luxury. Unfortunately, I do not belong to this class of the society. But when hubby checked the prices in the internet, it turned out it isn’t the price that could leave one’s pocket empty. It’s the price that anyone can afford. Now I’ve changed my view on this matter. It must be a matter of choice and priority when people choose the kind of amusement they want. And musical shows like this are just perfect for an afterwork night out with the family.
Talking about the Mary Poppins musical, it was good to finally see this character in action. Although Mary Poppins has been a pop-up name of all times, I haven’t read any of the books of this story. But the musical showed who she was and what she did. The costumes that the characters used were peculiar to old-fashioned era, so attractive though. I could say that my over-all impressions of the musical, from props to music and lighting, is excellent. Except the voice when they speak cos I could hardly understand what they’re uttering. It was more of a bass voice with full round effect in the ear. The scary, yet so impressive part was when Mary Poppins flew over us and up to the ceiling. Geezz, how could the actress have the nerves to do it!
Although we were excited to see the musical, we were both tired from work to grasp the whole thing. So we thought the next time we should be doing it in the weekend. I got even more tired when I indulged myself a glass of apple cider before the show, not knowing it contained 4.5% alcohol, lol! I was feeling a bit groggy in the first show. Hubby felt sleepy as he took a bottle of beer. We arrived too early so we thought a refreshment could relieve us from the day’s work. But it wasn’t as we expected, hahaa!
Mary Poppins, the Musical at the Goteborgs Opera
Shanker Bakshi said on November 9th, 2008
Hope you had great fun - I love to watch live plays -theater. It is very much like to these musicals.
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Marlene replied on November 9th, 2008:
We really had great fun, Shanker. We’re planning to see musical more often.
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Amor said on November 9th, 2008
I have watched several theater plays during high school as part of our requirements but I don’t remember watching a musical show. Concert lang na nasa upperbox pa, yung pinaka mura haha.
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Marlene replied on November 9th, 2008:
Ako rin, parang dalawang concert lang napanood ko sa Davao at concert na pangmasa pa, hehee!
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jessie said on November 9th, 2008
Mhy,
Alam mo bang paborito ng nanay ko yang play na yan? Mahilig kaming pareho sa stage plays nung araw. Si Mary Poppins eh isa nang klasikong obra na hanggang ngayon eh kinagigiliwan ng mga mahihilig sa performing arts.
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Marlene replied on November 9th, 2008:
Oo nga, kaya hanggang ngayon popular pa rin ang pangalang Mary Poppins. Kahit saang lugar, inuulit-ulit pa rin ang musical play nito.
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Joy said on November 10th, 2008
My kids love Mary Poppins and enjoyed very much with musical shows. Pag nanonood nga sila di kumukurap hahaha.
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Marlene replied on November 10th, 2008:
Joy, suitable nga ito sa mga bata dahil may dalawang bata rin sa play. Nakaka-enjoy talaga!
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Rozella said on November 10th, 2008
Marlene! That must have been so much fun! I absolutely love MP. Used to watch it over and over again when I was a kid.
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Marlene replied on November 10th, 2008:
Rozie, good for you, dear. Mary Poppins is indeed a classic play that’s been handed down from generation to generation.
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Farah said on November 10th, 2008
wow, I so envy you. I love musical shows, and I have seen a few when I was in London. I have not seen Mary poppins though. The best I can remember is CATS. I think you should do more of this My, it’s really fun and very classy too
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Marlene replied on November 10th, 2008:
The CATS! It’s one of the best musicals I’ve heard. I hope it’s showing here again. And London is just the home for musicals, so you’re lucky to have watched it there.
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Marites said on November 12th, 2008
hi there, i’ve seen Mary Poppins in a movie theatre when I was a kid. I wish I can see on a musical theatre shows.
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Marlene replied on November 12th, 2008:
Marites, good for you. I haven’t seen a movie of MP though. It must be wholesome.
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Ana said on November 15th, 2008
Hi Marlene,
Oh I love musicals and I’ve seen musicals while I was in Manila and it was always a nice experience maybe because the Filipinos are world class artists.
But I never tried it here in Denmark my hubby will never accompany me except it is Alice Cooper. Lucky you your hubby can tag along.
I have to fine somebody to come with me. I think Filipinos think you are snob when you watch those things but I think I just watch it along if I really want the show. My danish is good enough I think.
I like your new theme clean and neat it this wp 2.7 already?
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Marlene replied on November 16th, 2008:
Ana, sure it’s a nice experience. Oh, hubby likes musicals than I do. We both watch musical films on DVD, too. It’s my first time and I want to do it more, hehee.
Thanks, but it’s not wp 2.7 yet. It’s only 2.6.3. This upgrading just never stops!
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