It was such a sunny day in London on Saturday which was perfect for us. The main event of the day was a trip to see the show Million Dollar Quartet at the Noel Coward Theatre on St Martins Lane.
Inspired by the actual event, that took place on 4 December 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, this ecstatic and engaging musical is a story of fame, friendship, discovery, professional jealousy and incredible music as four of the music industry's most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, made music together for the first and only time in their careers.
The legendary meeting was masterminded by Sun Records' founder Sam Phillips, who discovered all four of the musicians, and brought Elvis Presley (and his then girlfriend) back to the recording studio that launched him to stardom. Together with Sun Records' fast-rising new superstar Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins, who was still chasing his next big hit after writing and recording Blue Suede Shoes, the fourth member of this impromptu "quartet" was Phillips' latest signing, Jerry Lee Lewis.
There are so many songs in the show and with no interval it's just like being at a concert instead of a show. The actors are so talented and play their own instruments - the Jerry Lee Lewis was phenomenal. Our Johnny Cash for the show sounded just like the man himself. it was like going back in time. I think I was the only person dressed in '50s clothes but no change there then!
We had a wander around Covent Garden which was heaving. I was very pleased with myself and didn't look in any of the shops. We did fancy some icecream though and saw a shop that drew us in. It was pink and black inside, an icecream boutique and the skull on the sign appealed to the lost Goth in me. how could we not go in with a sign like this:
Anyhoo, it turned out to be the shop where they sold the breastmilk icrecream. There were other crazy flavours like ginger and chilli (with chilli slices). Have to say it was an experience - from the man playing rock guitar to the leather capped staff. We'll be going back for one of their jaw droppingly named cocktails....you'll have to visit yourself ;-)
A green lawn and a good book – what more does one need? A deck chair to lie back in? In the sunshine there was a lovely little area supported by Penguin books where you could choose a book from the 'Lawn Library' and sit and relax in a deckchair. It's part of the 'Get Lost in a book' campaign. I wish there had been room for me!
We finished our day with dinner at Sarastro on Drury Lane. It's described as the show after the show. It is the most amazing place with food to match. We were very lucky and sat in one of the 'opera boxes' for dinner. This photo doesn't do it justice so check out their wesbite for more of an idea. http://www.sarastro-restaurant.com/
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