CONCERT OF FILM MUSIC - JOHN WILLIAMS
While everyone knows music from his films, the most fascinating for me was the fact that his music was immediately recognisable yet distinct in every film. It seems that he's been re-working the same motif for 40 years! It was fun to have one's way on the concourse blocked by an R2D2. Less impressive was the presentation of the Star Wars characters during the concert - the extras didn't march and didn't even stand straight which detracted from the troopers effect.
Still, what was the most appalling was that the Sala Kongresowa in Warsaw wasn't accessible. I've never used a wheelchair but it's clear to me that the adjustments were carried out without any consultation with the disabled (who, obviously, didn't attend the concert) whatsoever. The outside access ramp was cobbled, curved and narrow. The little one inside was ridiculously steep - how can anyone drive up such a slope? Even if you roll down it, you'll have to break very hard so as not to crash against the wall in front. There's also no lift to the first floor and the stairs look like Mount Everest. I wonder if all that would be legal in the UK.
