Theatre
“Tragic but thought provoking”, ‘An Enemy of the People’: Review
Ibsen has re-entered the drama scene with the current production of his classic play An Enemy of the People at the Duke of York theatre this spring. With big...
“Extremely vulnerable”: Review of The Sun King
It is difficult to imagine the stiflingly intimate space of the Burton Taylor transformed...
The Oxford Revue: A Room with Revue
'a simple and clever production which ranks as one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen all year'
Dynamic, Chaotic and Physical: Review of Frantic Assembly’s Metamorphosis
"Frantic Assembly takes on a new challenge, taking a decades old Kafka novel, The Metamorphosis, and putting it to the stage in their signature physical theatre style."
Mature and Intelligent: Julius Caesar at the TS Eliot Review
"From start to finish, it was a show filled with excellent performances from leading cast members."
Review: Good Dog – ‘reflects an experience that many can relate to’
Arinzé Kene’s Good Dog portrays the harsh reality of growing up in inner-city London as a young black man
Review: Edward II – ‘fantastic at handling themes of homosexuality and power’
The tender exploration of sexuality in Bagnall's production makes Marlowe's sixteenth century play still relevant for a modern audience
Review: Betrayal – ‘all the poise, restraint and subtlety that Pinter’s masterpiece requires’
Ingenious set design, the actors’ spectacular chemistry, and director Lloyd’s brilliant attention to detail make Betrayal a triumphant culmination of the ‘Pinter at the Pinter’ venture
Review: The Duchess of Malfi – a brave and ambitious move
York Settlement Community Players present an ambitious take on the Webster classic
The Dark Review – ‘calls our attention to the othering of refugees’
Taiwo Oyebola finds that poet Nick Makoha's new play uncovers the stark realities of a refugee's journey.
Surviving the Drama Scene
Do Oxford's student theatre productions have the longevity of professional shows?
Fade to Black – a history of the theatrical blackout
The convention which now seems part-and-parcel of theatre wasn’t always there – indoor venues and developments in lighting provided new staging opportunities. But what is the theatrical blackout for?
Review: What Comes After – ‘one of the most effortlessly flowing performances’
Wonderful set design, music, and performance make for a beautiful new song cycle by Máth Roberts
Preview: You Are Frogs – ‘toes the line between playfulness and danger’
Practically Peter's production will be at the BT Studio until Saturday.
Review: I punched a Nazi (((and i liked it))) – ‘Brechtian to the absolute T’
I found out I wasn’t going to be allowed to punch a Nazi
Review: Bandages – ‘hard-hitting and unromanticised’
With visceral imagery and effective multi-roling, Radical Attic Productions' darkly feminist show explores the inheritance of abuse
Review: Redacted Arachnid – ‘has the audience close to tears with laughter’
The Owlets’ adaption of a Broadway legend provides great character performances and hilarious Beyoncé-inspired dance routines
Review: Many Moons – “thoroughly compelling”
Stellar performances and staging create a wonderfully emotive piece, but its bitter narrative makes it a hard pill to swallow
Review: Kinky Boots – ‘a poignant message amongst the glitter and glamour’
This touring production of Cyndi Lauper's celebratory musical seems a fitting show for LGBT History Month
