Mary Page Marlowe at @TheOldVic…

Last night I went to see Mary Page Marlowe at The Old Vic in glitzy London with Marcus.

The play charts decades in one woman’s life Mary Page (70 years, 11 scenes), through multiple actors, showing how all our selves add up.

It’s a mosaic of one woman’s life, shifting through time, marriage, motherhood, mistakes, alcohol, and second chances. 

The powerhouse cast is led by magnetic @SusanSarandon as the older Mary and @AndreaRiseborough as the mid-life Mary (plus the remarkable @RosyMcEwen, @AlishaWeir and @EleanorWorthingtonCox) who all bring life to their versions of Mary Page. 

Trouble is: although written by Pulitzer-winner Tracy Letts, for all the structure and stellar performances the piece ultimately lacks heart — you admire the craft, you applaud the acting, but you leave without that lingering emotional punch.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Arsenal 4 - 0 Atletico Madrid…

Viktorius !

Gyko & Roll !

Landslide Viktory !

Last night Arsenal ran riot at the Emirates Stadium. Four goals inside 14 minutes in the second half with two from our summer signing Viktor Gyokeres. 

Gabriel opened the scoring from a set-piece, Martinelli curled in our second, before Gyokeres scored that brace - ending his seven-game goal drought. 

The result means Arsenal have won their opening three games of competition & have still yet to concede a single goal.

Onwards & upwards, my friends. 

@Arsenal  

@gaygooners

#Arsenal #ChampionsLeague

#COYG  

#ARSATM

Spain 🇪🇸✨…

España you’ve been lovely. A little over two weeks, mainly in the North West; Green Spain, Gothic Spain. Highly recommended.

But time to head home. 🛫🇬🇧

Madrid (Museum Edition) 🇪🇸 ✨ 🎨…

David gave Stuart & me some top tips for museums in Madrid today — and wow, we weren’t disappointed. Cheers, buddy! 🙌

🖼️ @MuseoLazaroGaldiano

A hidden gem just around the corner from our hotel — the private collection of José Lázaro Galdiano, packed with Goya, El Bosco, Velázquez, and an incredible array of jewelry, arms, and curiosities.

🎨 @FundacionMariaCristinaMasaveuPeterson

A sleek, modern gallery showcasing Spanish art from the 19th century to today — Sorolla, Picasso, and plenty of contemporary pieces. Gorgeous space, though the staff were a bit frosty so we didn’t linger long. 😅

🏛️ @CentroCentro (Palacio de Cibeles)

One of Madrid’s most stunning civic buildings. Inside we wandered through some wonderfully eccentric rotating exhibitions.

🖌️ @MuseoPrado

Well… it was fab. The Prado is less a museum of art and more a museum of artists. It holds not just the occasional masterpiece but the most complete collections of Goya, Velázquez, Rubens, El Greco, and Bosch. Let’s just say there were plenty of “Earthly Delights.” 😉

A perfect Madrid day appreciating Art with a capital A. 💫

#MadridMuseums #ArtLovers #MuseoPrado #TravelSpain #CulturalTrip #MadridArtScene #EspañaViva #TravelDiaries #StuartAndI #HiddenGems #MuseumDay 

Madrid (with added David) 🇪🇸✨…

Some more photos of David and us.

Stuart & I did a bit of tourist stuff yesterday in the Spanish capital too. 

Madrid 🇪🇸✨…

How fantastic to see David again after at least five years.

Salamanca (again) 🇪🇸✨…

Our last full day in #Salamanca, so we indulged Stuart’s real passion… for nuns! 😇

First stop: the Convento de San Esteban (@turismosalamanca) which is a Dominican convent with a jaw-droppingly ornate plateresque façade and a peaceful cloister. Stuart even got a one-to-one with a confessional nun-bot! 🤖🙏

Then on to the 15th-century Convento de las Dueñas, another serene cloister — plus a sweet surprise: handmade nun treats! 🍬 Cash only (of course 😏).

A perfect way to end our time in the Golden City.

Next stop… Madrid! 

#SpainTravel #GoldenCity #HistoricSpain #SalamancaSpain #TravelEurope #CulturalTravel #ConventHopping #SpainVibes #VisitSpain @spain @turismocastillayleon