Long day.

[lance_sibley]

I just got home from seeing "Sweeney Todd" in Hamilton with hi_co (thanks for the rides!), elizard100 (thanks for inviting me!), redeem147, rosemary_ca, yellow_freshia, and pann_da_bear. I was to meet hi_co and redeem147 at the Chapters across from Mississauga's Square One shopping mall between 5 and 5:30, but didn't think I was going to make it in time. I had to go out to Parkdale to pick up a bunch of computer books that thespian had gotten for me (thanks again!) and drop off Gaylaxicon flyers, which wasn't a huge problem. However, getting out to Mississauga proved to be an adventure. I got on the 504 streetcar marked "Dundas West Station via King" but when the driver got to Roncesvalles, the streetcar magically turned into a "Roncesvalles & Queen" car and I had to get out. The next streetcar to come was also turning back, and eventually a bus showed up. I got to the subway and rode to Islington, where I had to choose a Mississauga Transit bus to take to Square One. They don't call it "Mississauga Chance-It" for nothing! The first bus to arrive was number 3; I got on and asked the driver whether taking this bus or one of the others would be faster. He didn't know. (WTF?) So I got on and arrived at Chapters at about 5:25. Phew!

We went for dinner at this restaurant whose name escapes me across the street from the theatre, where I had an excellent linguine chicken primavera. We then went to the show. Apparently it was a youth troupe (someone said it was a high school troupe), but they were very good, all things considered. Alas, "Sweeney Todd" is one of those Sondheim shows whose score I don't have memorized - with Sondheim, sometimes it's hard to follow the lyrics because his lyrics are so extremely intricate, sung in strange time signatures, and with multiple singers singing different lyrics - and even tunes - in counterpoint to each other. That being said, however, I loved the show. I was surprised to see that the performers were miked, though... the theatre wasn't that large.

Afterwards, we retired to the "Cat and Fiddle", a local pub for dessert and drinks. I had a slice of the most decadent carrot cake I've had in years and a pint of Mick's Red. I said I wasn't going to log on when I got home, but forgot that I had already turned my computer on before I went out this afternoon, and found over 200 emails waiting for me...

So, now that the fun is over for tonight, I'm off to get some work done.

Comments

[thegrandepoobah.livejournal.com]

I had a slice of the most decadent carrot cake I've had in years

Did it have walnut bits in it? I love carrot cake, but hate walnuts, and so many people insist on putting walnuts in otherwise good food items.

[boywhocantsayno.livejournal.com]

Yes, it did. yellow_freshia had thought about getting it as well, but she's allergic to walnuts, so she didn't.

Personally, I like them, but I can understand why some people might not want them.

[bovil.livejournal.com]

It's priest... have a little priest...

I love Sweeny Todd; recently picked up the DVD of Angela Lansbury and George Hearn (who, while not as beautiful a singer as Len Cariou plays a much better madman) recorded for "Great Performances" a decade and a half ago.

[boywhocantsayno.livejournal.com]

Hm, I may have to look for that next time I'm out DVD shopping... it's a great show, but very hard to sing along with. :)