The show had started by the time I arrived, all verschwizt and frazzled,but I'd only missed a few minutes. All the latecomers had to stand at the back of the balcony until the interval, and I thought no problemo, until I realised the first act was 90 minutes long...Seriously, though the wow factor is strong in this one. Terry Gilliam had to deal with an incredibly complicated piece with a huge amount of crowd stuff and action, but he's reALLY (WITH ASSISTANT lEAh Hausman) pulled it off beautifully, and he ( with Araron Marsden and Rae Smith) has provided a gorgeous, busy environment (including giant heads, always a plus-) It's really a pleasure to watch.
I've never seen or heard this opera before, and found the music quite jolly, with plenty of lively choruses, etc. I agree with
Then it took me nearly an hour to get back home, with all the diversions,in the West End, sewer works near Clapham Common, etc, etc. If you live south of the river, my advice is don't go anywhere by bus for a few weeks, at least. Jeez Louise!
*Tragically, a cyclist had been killed nearby...but I don't see why Vauxhall Bridge needed to be closed.
I then had to schlep to the doctor's, involving more walking, and when I got there nobody knew anything about the form I needed to sign, so I had to sit there half an hour or so (hadn't eaten since 7AM-) until the woman who did know, got back at 3:30.
I'd meant to exercise once I'd changed, but I just went plop.

This young man is a knockout as Cellini.