The Case of Katherine Mansfield

We couldn't get tickets to the Sevens this past weekend in Wellington so we did the next best thing - we went to the theatre. We've been meaning to go to The Case of Katherine Mansfield since we arrived here and when we did actually get around to looking for tickets we'd left it until the very last night of the show.

The play, featuring just one actor Danielle Cormack, has been getting some rave reviews and we were looking forward to seeing her in action. We weren't disappointed. Amazing how one person can have an audience totally entranced for nearly 90 mins without a break. Her energy, acting ability and sheer stamina was amazing. The choreography was subtle but very effective. The play takes you through the life of Katherine Mansfield, Wellington's most famous writer. She had quite a short and sad life but is now regarded as one of the best short story writers of her period. I have not yet read through the book above but I've no problem admitting that I didn't enjoy the first collection of stories "In a German Pension" (in the play she remarks about how this collection was not her best work - I nearly laughed out loud!) but I'm thoroughly enjoying the rest as I read through the book.

We joined in with the rest of the Sevens crowd after the show and Fiona I have a found a new cocktail - it's a variation on your favoured Mojito - made with vodka and ginger beer it's called a Moscow Mule - you should try one out! (I've just read the recipe and the one I had differed slightly in that it had loads of mint - so maybe it's a kiwi variation).

Sharon