Theatre
“Extremely vulnerable”: Review of The Sun King
It is difficult to imagine the stiflingly intimate space of the Burton Taylor transformed into a wide beach overlooking the expanse of the sea: The Sun King inspires us...
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."
‘Frost/Nixon’ by St John’s Drama Society – Review
"Rohan Joshi is a star turn as President Nixon. His wounded gait, booming American accent, and measured pace of delivery kept the audience rapt."
Machinal Review – ‘poignant but not perfect’
A play with an imperfect but impactful vision, inspired by a poignant true story of murder and womanhood
The Squirrel Plays Review – ‘carried off with subtlety and aplomb’
Tenderness and humour emerge from a play that challenges a sobering subject
Eat Your Heart Out review – ‘A nuanced and authentic exploration of a stigmatised subject matter’
Tightrope Productions' devised piece proves particularly heartfelt at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The Oxford Revue: ‘Wasted’, and ‘Group Work’ Reviews – “More time in the writing room necessary”
The audience is left wanting more from the writing at The Oxford Revue's two Fringe shows.
Flying saucers and the end of the world: Oxford Fringe sci-fi shows question life as we know it
Susannah Goldsbrough reviews two Oxford productions at the Edinburgh Fringe that venture into the world of science fiction: 'Doom's Day' (the OUDS National Tour) and 'Lights Over Tesco Car Park.'
Witch Hunt Review – ‘Dizzily funny writing and disastrous hair’
Horseplay Productions' politically-charged sketch comedy hits comedic targets despite an ambiguous through-line.
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress Review – ‘an unusual choice for the Fringe’
An unusually long play for the Edinburgh Fringe sacrifices some clarity in plot to explore the dynamics between complicated women
The Lieutenant of Inishmore Review – ‘Brooding, self-deluding, and very mad indeed’
Michael Grandage's use of dark humour and relentless gore to explore Ireland's complex history of sectarian conflict.
The Actor’s Nightmare Review – “a high octane sprint through an abominable nocturnal dystopia”
Mercury Theatre Productions' venture into theatrical hell is impressive, but the length of the production lets it down
For Colored Girls Review – “An intimacy that focuses solely on the lives of black women, the beautiful and the haunting, is...
A powerful performance of Shange's work that presents personal stories of love, loss, hope, and renewal
Dining Al Desko review – ‘pure tragicomedy’
Alastair Curtis' intertwined monologues tease out the humour and poignancy of office life
Romeo and Juliet Review – ‘immensely effective’
A bold and haunting production that places the deadly feud in HM Prison Verona
A Doll’s House Review – ‘the pace of the narrative was stunted’
A cohesive aesthetic experience, but a shortened script hampers character development
No Man Ever – Preview
A production that is wholly and intensely focused on human interaction and language
