I just got home from watching the funniest play ever. Since I watched this by myself and I can't get over this whole thing, I'll just share my Potted Potter experience.
Potted Potter is the parody that covers all 7 books. Other supplementary books like the Tales of Beedle the Bard is not included but mentioned. There will only be 2 actors (Jesse and Gary) who will do the entire series. If you are curious on how this will happen, you better watch it.
From the moment the play started, I couldn't stop laughing. I also enjoyed the fact that each show will be different from the others and the one here in Manila will be different from the ones in London or New York. They made sure they can relate to their audience so there will be parts of the play that you will surely enjoy. I admire how they did their research on our culture and at the same time adjusted any impromptu jokes.
Jesse and Gary were amazing. This whole thing was just funny. I will stop here because you have to watch this. This is for every Potterhead and for the clueless muggles as well.
The best part for me was Quidditch. Since they encourage audience participation, you have the chance to play this beautiful game in the wizarding world. My team, Slytherin won in tonight's show. Let's see if Gryffindor can make a comeback tomorrow. Our seeker for tonight was really good.
The programs were reasonably priced and you can have it autographed by Dan and Jeff after the show.
This is something you shouldn't miss.. The show will be running until September 2. You may purchase your tickets through Ticketworld https://www.ticketworld.com.ph/Online/default.asp. For more information, check out the Potted Potter Manila facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pottedpottermanila.
Better book those tickets! Otherwise the Hogwarts express will leave you behind.
P.S. It was nice to see my college friends. I'll post our picture once they upload it. Thank you to my cousin Tessa from Lunchbox productions for effectively promoting this to me and ensure I complete all the possible Harry Potter experiences I can get.
Many may not know Sirling was made famous by Mel Gibson's movie Braveheart. The battle of Stirling happened in one of the bridges crossing the River Forth where the Scots defeated the English. Stirling is one of the oldest cities of Scotland. This is an hour away from both Glasgow and Edinburgh by train.
I stayed with the Russells and every morning I wake up to delicious Scottish breakfasts made by my cousin Babits. Since we cannot finish a full breakfast, we just had segments of it but I was able to try everything--eggs, beans, blood sausage, white sausage, flat sausage, haggis, tomatoes, bacon and even some toast with marmite.
Two structures overlook the city of Stirling--the National Wallace Monument and Stirling castle.
On my first day, we hiked up Abbey Crag to go to the National Wallace Monument. Going up the crag already makes you feel one with nature as you pass along tall trees and wild flowers. Of course there's the option to take the shuttle going up.
As we got to the top of the crag, there was a show where an actor tells the story of the battle of Stirling in the point of view of Wallace's soldier. The story was intense as he throws around his axe and some knives to the ground.
We went up all the 246 steps (spiral staircase) of the monument. Each floor has a gallery where you can learn about William Wallace's story, The Hall of Heroes, The construction of the monument and the top portion gives you a 360 degree view of the city of Stirling and the nearby towns.
On the quiet neighborhood of Cambuskenneth, lies the ruins of Cambuskenneth Abbey. In its grounds lies a former king of Scotland, James III and his wife Margaret of Denmark.
Across the Wallace Monument lies Stirling Castle which has a very long history. From the castle you can see the other side of Stirling. Also in the castle grounds, one will find the monument of Robert the Bruce.
All I did in the city was relax as well. I was lucky the sun was out and we were outside in the Russells garden every afternoon enjoying the sun and having our dinner there. I also experienced quiz night in The William Wallace pub.
This city is a great stop in the Scottish midlands. So much history has happened in this city. Just book a train from Glasgow, Edinburgh and even Inverness.
