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A Good Musical Afterwork

8 November 2008 By: Marlene16 Comments

Mary Poppins, the MusicalHubby 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!

Goteborgs Opera
Mary Poppins, the Musical at the Goteborgs Opera

About Marlene

Marlene works as a teacher, but she blogs in her spare time. She started blogging in 2007, and since then, it has become one of her hobbies. She writes for Lemback.com, which she and her husband have built and managed but later moved to Wordpress to join other WP bloggers. Connect Marlene on Twitter

Comments

  1. Shanker Bakshi says

    9 November 2008 at 07:16

    Hope you had great fun – I love to watch live plays -theater. It is very much like to these musicals.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      9 November 2008 at 20:58

      We really had great fun, Shanker. We’re planning to see musical more often.

      Reply
  2. Amor says

    9 November 2008 at 12:47

    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.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      9 November 2008 at 20:59

      Ako rin, parang dalawang concert lang napanood ko sa Davao at concert na pangmasa pa, hehee!

      Reply
  3. jessie says

    9 November 2008 at 13:24

    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.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      9 November 2008 at 21:03

      Oo nga, kaya hanggang ngayon popular pa rin ang pangalang Mary Poppins. Kahit saang lugar, inuulit-ulit pa rin ang musical play nito.

      Reply
  4. Joy says

    10 November 2008 at 00:50

    My kids love Mary Poppins and enjoyed very much with musical shows. Pag nanonood nga sila di kumukurap hahaha.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      10 November 2008 at 23:22

      Joy, suitable nga ito sa mga bata dahil may dalawang bata rin sa play. Nakaka-enjoy talaga!

      Reply
  5. Rozella says

    10 November 2008 at 01:15

    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.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      10 November 2008 at 23:25

      Rozie, good for you, dear. Mary Poppins is indeed a classic play that’s been handed down from generation to generation.

      Reply
  6. Farah says

    10 November 2008 at 06:25

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      10 November 2008 at 23:27

      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.

      Reply
  7. Marites says

    12 November 2008 at 15:59

    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.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      12 November 2008 at 21:35

      Marites, good for you. I haven’t seen a movie of MP though. It must be wholesome.

      Reply
  8. Ana says

    15 November 2008 at 22:44

    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?

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      16 November 2008 at 13:59

      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! 🙁

      Reply

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