it's all about the drama

My recent visit to St Martin’s Theatre to watch the UK’s longest running theatre production, The Mousetrap, has been a huge tick on my bucket list. Growing up I’d always hear my mum say how she wanted to watch it - she’s a massive Agatha Christie fan which has rubbed off onto me too - so I couldn’t resist treating us to go see it.

I rarely get to go to the theatre and I really wish I could go more often, so whenever I do go it always feels like a big treat. Living in London has become very expensive so the theatre is a luxury I can’t always afford nowadays - nevermind trying to find the time to go.

Going to see The Mousetrap was also a good build up towards my weekend break at Stratford-upon-Avon with hubby; William Shakespeare’s home. I've always wanted to visit it and just soak in the same vibes Shakespeare himself would've lived in. I also couldn't resist watching Shakespeare In Love during the build up as it’s one of my favourite films.

"I can't reveal much about The Mousetrap as you get sworn to secrecy and I won't tell you why either!"

There are certain things I watch, or do, that inspire the writer in me and spark my creative side and going to the theatre is one of them. You don't have a choice but to stay and watch, no phones, no pausing the screen for a quick toilet break, no adverts, just pure back to the basics of being sat in a chair and silently watching the cast on stage. You're not forced to watch in a negative way but you allow the world of arts and literature to take over you and your senses.

The theatre is also a collective experience. You all laugh at the same time, or others may laugh at a different time to you and you wonder what on earth they found funny but afterwards you end up having a discussion about what you just saw and the next thing you know you’re having debates and in depth conversations on certain topics. It's not just simply watching a play, the whole point is to set off that little spark in our minds and start thinking.

I can't reveal much about The Mousetrap as you get sworn to secrecy and I won't tell you why either! You'll have to go watch it for yourself but it definitely didn't disappoint: I laughed, I got emotional, I was curious and most importantly I left the theatre excited to go back and watch another play!

Next stop, Stratford-Upon-Avon to say hello to Shakespeare!

Rhéa x