Finola Austin
First Night: Giselle
Finola Austin is transported by the first of three performances by the Russian State Ballet of Siberia at the New Theatre
First Night Review : The Browning Version
Finola Austin finds Anna Stelle’s production of The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan to be an enjoyable night out but let down by the details.
Preview : Apples
Finola Austin takes a bite into this thoughtful production. Apples will be on at the Burton Taylor on tues - sat of 7th Week.
Paying a debt to Greek tragedy
Finola Austin talks to the people bringing Aeschylus’ tragedy Clytemnestra back to Oxford in its native language
Review: The Oresteia
Finola Austin is thoroughly turned off by a reworking of The Oresteia and discusses how it takes metatheatre too far
Interview: Paul Roseby
Cherwell sits down to chat with the director of the National Youth Theatre
Preview: The Duchess of Malfi
A poor production fails to live up to Webster's tragic masterpiece
Review: A Chaste Maid in Cheapside
The Edward's Boys bring Cheapside into Somerville chapel
Review: Bent
A poignant script, interesting staging and the odd song make this one to watch
First Night Review: Samson Agonistes
Merton Chapel provides the perfect backdrop for this atmospheric production
Ruddigore: First Night Review
A riotous romp at the O'Reilly
No horsing around here
Equus is sinister, stressful and very successful
Drama Briefing
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Hilary’s dramatic highlights
Our Stage Editor takes a look at what's on stage this term.