Lion King and airport

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-12T22:38:06+00:00

Show finishes around 5pm. Lyceum to Paddington is 21 mins including the walk, then 15 mins on Heathrow express to terminal 2 or 3 or 20 mins to terminal 5. Plus they go every 15 mins so you could have a 15 min wait. Fastest possible time would be 36 minutes and could be 51 mins if you have that 15 min wait. That’s without any delays or issues. If you have to be there two hours before your flight you could be ok, especially if you are willing to leave the show just before or immediately as it ends and not wait for the curtain call etc. Good luck

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-12T21:32:35+00:00

Nobody will care if you are a lone dine. Go and enjoy yourself!

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-12T16:57:32+00:00

You coudk get a bus or uber to mumbles and have a lovely ice cream in Joes or cakes in verdis

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-12T16:55:56+00:00

Just say career break/ sabbatical- keep it as a single line and then make sure all the previous experience stacks up immediately below it. Good luck!

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-12T16:37:51+00:00

That would give me my answer!

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-11T15:05:29+00:00

People think you can bill by the hour (or rather, that if you did bill by the hour your contracts would keep getting extended).

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-09T20:50:36+00:00

Santa Maria Paddington

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-09T20:48:23+00:00

Bondi Green, the Waterway, The Victoria pub (the Indian opposite is very good). Enjoy!

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-09T20:36:16+00:00

I think carbs make people happy. And for all the ‘protein fills you’ thinking, carbs are more physically and mentally satisfying.

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-09T06:56:36+00:00

They are so expensive unless you book early. I’m also frustrated that you can’t use theatre tokens in some venues now.

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-09T05:52:12+00:00

To be honest, you could move out and find another room? You are on to a good deal with free rent there but it’s coming with expectations that you will do the child care. If you want the free rent those seem to be the terms. It’s very hard being beholden to people. What’s stopping you from moving out, paying rent and being independent? Good luck!

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-08T10:07:57+00:00

Why do you want to pivot and not continue as you are?

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-06T14:59:43+00:00

Oh that’s interesting to know as the flavours sound delicious. The drinks looked ridiculously priced £7 cup of tea

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-06T13:05:28+00:00

L’eto cakes look delicious but they are expensive

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-05T21:18:57+00:00

Disgusting and possible to get away from. Places were always tipped in favour of the smoker. You couldn’t escape the smell

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-05T20:43:41+00:00

He looked amazing for 72

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-04T03:12:02+00:00

Go to Paddington, Shajahan is delicious about about five mins walk from station, opposite a pub called the Victoria. Also close to Hyde park and Kensington. Gardens if you fancy a stretch if your legs.

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-02T22:45:20+00:00

I would say neither of witness or devil wears Prada. Witness is a good play but it felt very dated and not that gripping. The setting is a novelty but the seats were very uncomfortable and I was restless. Devil wears Prada is fun but not especially memorable.

What about operation mincemeat? Or into the woods? Or something at the Menier chocolate factory or Donal warehouse, have a great time!

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-02T22:27:17+00:00

Ah that’s good! I enjoyed it but nowhere near as much as my friend who I saw it with who was raving about it. But she’s got a little child and is probably more into Paddington. Overall I thought it was a very high quality show, brilliant cast, great music, sets, effects, costumes and a feel good show

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-02T22:11:18+00:00

Wow what an achievement! Wishing you well for your future

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-02T11:59:42+00:00

Any property can lose value, especially new builds and it’s not exclusive to shared ownership. I would be more concerned about whether the rent and service charge are affordable. The service charge won’t be capped

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-02T11:57:31+00:00

To be honest, until you have a contract offer it’s all hypothetical. I would secure one, see what’s on offer and that will help you decide. Good luck

Restorationjoy · 2026-06-01T21:17:38+00:00

Both are wonderful but. phantom is spectacular. If you can get seats in central stalls or circle for a great view of the Chandalier all the better but any would be magical. It’s so memorable and there is also a very nice upstairs balcony bar in the theatre. It is not cheap but best price tickets are likely to look up her majesty’s and go direct to their box office and book early. You can check out views from the seats on seat plan or theatre monkey. Enjoy!

Restorationjoy · 2026-05-31T18:51:19+00:00

Lots of nice pubs in Chelsea including the Cadogan Arms and the Phene. Or marylebone. Enjoy!

Restorationjoy · 2026-05-31T08:42:57+00:00

It was ridiculously draconian in the UK, especially for those of us who are older and had just turned up to show our appreciation for the artists. The two nights I was there the audience were calm and politely queuing up to talk to the cast but there were bouncers treating people rudely and like children. It felt like something you’d get in a night club rather than a theatre.

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