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."
No Man Ever – Preview
A production that is wholly and intensely focused on human interaction and language
Romeo and Juliet – Preview
A close cast and crew underline the generational aspects of Shakespeare's tale of conflict, all in a female offenders unit
Dining al Desko Preview – ‘a tale of high treachery and highlighters’
An acutely observed examination of inane office politics, despair, and social media
A Doll’s House preview – ‘a beautiful play to watch’
An intimate cast, toxic relationships, and powerful dialogue magnify a society on the cusp of sexual revolution
Hereafter preview – ‘an ostensible exploration of future technology that shines a light inwards, rather than forwards’
A fresh, emotional take on the future
Medea Review – ‘vengeful, manipulative, and captivating’
More than just a play: 'Medea' reminds us why we go to the theatre
Confusions – Review
More energetic performances were needed to do justice to the subtlety of Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy
Medea – Preview
A production that promises a masterful portrayal of the struggles of integration, womanhood and belonging
Review – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The humour, wit and emotional depth contained within the text are lost to the physicality and slapstick
Underrated Spaces: Jesus College Hall
The Devil is in the detail of this early modern revival
Funny Friends Preview – ‘A roundup of all the best student talent in the country’
Funny friends and frenetic feminisms fuse in this upcoming Playhouse performance
The Lonesome West review – ‘a pressure-cooker of rage and almost-erupting violence’
Practically Peter Production give an impressive rendering of Martin McDonagh's dark comedy
Like A Virgin review – ‘the range of relationship difficulties explored is certainly impressive’
Sam Moore's play about the complexities of relationships finds resonance with audiences of all kinds
Butt Kapinski Review – ‘a masterclass in light-hearted entertainment and audience participation’
Charles Britton is both amazed and horrified by Deanna Fleysher's oddball creation
