Sunny London (Nope, Not a Joke)!

Nat and I picnicking in Clapham Common. What a glorious day!

Righto London, now you're just showing off! After a couple of weeks of rainy weather (which, truth be told, I love!), London is showing us a the sun (are we still in London?). It's been a busy few weeks, with so much going on.

The wonderfully talented Danielle Arden and I performed her brand new show Stand On The Mark, Please! at Shaker & Company a little while back. We had a great audience, in such a beautiful space. It was so lovely performing a brand new show, for the first time!

Shaker & Company is a gorgeous venue, set underground, near Euston Station. It was the perfect place to premiere Dan's show, and a whole lot of fun!

I'm loving the opportunity to do some serious pavement pounding while I'm here. These aren't really sights in London - more just cool things I've come across! There seem to be playing cards everywhere I go - I'm having Carrie/Burger moments all the time!

Brixton Starbucks, the most fab car ever!, a delicious nut roast dinner, and the magical garden backyard at my place!

I've been staying in South London, with the most amazing collection of people. Being on tour doesn't have to mean stuffy hotel rooms, and take-out every night! It's been a blast hanging out with old friends, and meeting some really wonderful new people! Above is a car that is parked on the street where I've been staying - definitely meant to be! And of course, my well publicized Starbucks obsession. Even Brixton makes it a little bit hip! Ha!

Being summer here, that means Wimbledon, friends, and Eton Messes. Mmmmmmm! Meringue, strawberries, and fresh cream. If you need me, I'll be in a sugar coma.

I've also had some wonderful friends pass through while I've been here. Nat and I have been having a grand old time, picnicking, and enjoying the sun - and seeing musicals of course!

We had dinner before our show at Jamie's Italian in Covent Garden. Yuuuum. Jamie Oliver seriously knows what's what, when it comes to fresh, affordable, and unbelievably tasty food. I had the truffle and parmesan risotto, and then died. SO GOOD!

I met up with the most wonderful, divine, Evelyn, and we had a Pinkberry date at Selfridges food hall. I nearly fell over when Ev told me Pinkberry was here in London - I'd only ever seen it in NYC! So delicious - the salted caramel flavour was ridiculous, and there were these peanut butter crispy things that we were both obsessed with. There was some fruit, so it's ok, right?

We then went hopped on a ferry to Greenwich, with Ev's husband Uri, and two of their friends. It was a gorgeous day - perfect for spending on the water. We explored the beautiful town (it felt like we were hours away from central London!), climbed to the top of the observatory hill, visited an Aliens exhibit (standard!), and then stood at zero degrees longitude - Greenwich Mean Time! We then tumbled back down the hill, and had a much needed break in the beer garden. What a gorgeous day!

Later that evening, I went to Borough Markets, to visit my friend Oli and his lovely lady Becca. We had a few deliciously cold drinks, and a great catch up. Theatre friends are amazing. :)

And then this photo was taken. I'll close on this. :)

This time next week, I'll be in Paris - cafes, hold on to your criossants - I'm coming!!