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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

Our regular bulletin giving you the lowdown on jobs, plays, workshops and other dramatic titbits.

Hilary’s dramatic highlights

Our Stage Editor takes a look at what's on stage this term.