![]() ![]() Mescal, however, played it without the drawl – setting him apart a bit, which worked for me. ![]() The staging was high-concept, and the mostly British (not Paul!) did their best rendition of the New Orleans, Louisiana accent. His performance was more Brando than Collum, very animalistic and intense and sweaty. ![]() Theatre: On to the main show (the reason we were in London) - A Streetcar Named Desire at the Phoenix Theatre ( $101 for a single ticket - purchased weeks in advance). Paul Mescal was absolutely magnetic. This one was consumed in The Gatehouse's leafy, sunny courtyard in Highgate.Ĭocktail: On to The Savoy Hotel, where I enjoyed a $32 cocktail. (I know that's an insane amount of money to spend on a single cocktail, BUT the scene is divine, we were dressed for our evening at the theater, and we skipped dinner since we'd had such a hearty late lunch in Highgate. There they serve light bites, coffee and drinks and to top (or bottom) it off, they have a speakeasy underground with a menu of specialty cocktails and a DJ. The hotel has another adjacent restaurant with high ceilings and a bustling bar, a chic lobby/living area with plush seating and perfectly-arranged bookcases. The main restaurant is absolutely gorgeous, and the breakfast was terrific: omelets, fruit, granola, fresh pastries, you name it. We loved it! Upon arrival, we received a complementary split of champagne and fruit, a suite upgrade, and breakfast for two. Hotel $1,311 (for one): four nights at The Nomad London. Since the play was in Covent Garden, and I had heard great things about the NoMad London in that area, I used my American Express Platinum Card to book a room through their Fine Hotels & Resorts portal (5x Membership Rewards Points), which got me a $200 credit, a room upgrade, and free breakfast for two. Three of my best friends were along for the ride. Outside the Phoenix Theatre in Covent Garden. ![]()
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