Caught the Big Bus again and rode around until we got off at the Tower of London. Saw the torture room, the thickness of the walls. Saw a variety of towers where the people were held until they were either released or executed.
Interestingly enough, the queens were not executed in public, but had private executions within the walls of this ancient compex. There is a memorial where they died. So much history took place in this tower that it is difficult to drink in what you are seeing and understand the length and breadth of it.
We took the bus to Trafalgar Square and walked to the Theatre District/Soho and were able to get very good tickets to Jersey Boys for 25 pounds each.
Before the performance we had lunch at another delightful Italien cafe, where our Croatian waitress proved to be delightful company. We talked a lot about the theatre district and her life.
Jersey Boys was a wonderful musical. We knew we would enjoy the music because we love the 4 Seasons, but did not realize how dramatic their lives were. The musical did a great job of intertwining the lives of the group with their music. Quite moving. The 4 leads did a marvelous job of acting, dancing and singing. Especially notable was the actor who played Frankie Valli.
We went to another cafe for dessert and had profiteroles. Bruce is in heaven, with more chocolate delights at another outdoor cafe. So much fun to be surrounded by people laughing, joking and enjoying one another's company. The Bobbies had to break up several people who were getting too rowdy, but the district felt safe and comfortable. Bruce feels that the West End Theatre District is a wide open place with everyone free to be who they are.
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