This might be the highlight of the year: I got tickets to see Cate Blanchett perform in "The Seagull" at the Barbican in London!
All the tickets had been sold out for months, and they just released few new ones today. OMFG, this is absolutely incredible—I’m so excited!
You might still be able to find a few tickets from today’s release here: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/the-seagull
I celebrated my first month in London by seeing Cate Blanchett live in The Seagull at the Barbican.
I didn’t love the play—felt like a chaotic script—but being just a meter away from her was incredible, and her performance was amazing.
She and Kodi Smit-McPhee (on her right side) also star in the "Disclaimer" show on Apple TV+, which is set in London, and I recommend it!
Theater, museums, concerts, meetups, and cultural activities are my favorite part of London. Madrid has a great and huge cultural offer too, although it lacks English-language theater and shows, they are in Spanish instead.
I've always felt that Barcelona is way behind when it comes to cultural events and museums, which is a shame.
What I do miss about Barcelona is its fantastic public infrastructure—especially the transportation system—along with its modern public libraries, night safety, and the convenience of having everything packed into a very compact, beautiful and functional city.
@marinaaisa aaaaaaaaah enjoy!
@marinaaisa really on museums in Barcelona? I think museums are pretty great in Barcelona and people visiting often comment to me as much. On cultural events, it feels a lot to me, of course not as many in English but such a diverse blend.
Glad you’re enjoying London!!
@marinaaisa what a cool experience!