I travelled to London to see poet Michael Symmons Roberts and composer James MacMillan’s new chamber opera Clemency, a work that I am still mulling over. The opera sets the Biblical story sometimes referred to as “The Hospitality of Abraham.” Three mysterious strangers visit Abraham and Sarah; Sarah laughs when they prophesy that she will bear a child.
On the way to the theatre I had a laugh of my own. I approached a traditional-looking British pub that had a sign reading “No Football Zone” over the door. (It’s the playoff season here.) And lo and behold – Morris Dancers!
They told me that had been dancing all day and were having some pints to ease their sore feet. They agreed to pose for a photo
but insisted I do so as well.
[If you want to read more about the opera, see the next post.]
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